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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 FDLMOT history

LP61 FDL is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,077 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 FDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 FDL was last recorded at 137,077 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 9,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,714 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,363 miles
Average per year
8,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,077 miles
  • 2025 – 127,714 miles
  • 2024 – 120,992 miles
  • 2023 – 113,057 miles
  • 2022 – 111,906 miles
  • 2021 – 105,298 miles
  • 2020 – 101,371 miles
  • 2019 – 97,107 miles
  • 2018 – 87,612 miles
  • 2017 – 70,777 miles
  • 2016 – 57,900 miles
  • 2015 – 42,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,077 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine, undershields soaked, and rear of transmission. (possible cam cover/oil pressure switch faulty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Slight free play detected.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underside of vehicle cover oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,077 miles (+9,363)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,077 miles
    Test number
    147535892237
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine, undershields soaked, and rear of transmission. (possible cam cover/oil pressure switch faulty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,714 miles (+6,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,714 miles
    Test number
    737440735170
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    619444802149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,992 miles (+7,935)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    240404227326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,057 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,057 miles
    Test number
    973640265989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    479866050777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight free play detected.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle cover oil

  7. Fail111,906 miles (+6,608)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    574449134362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight free play detected.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle cover oil

  8. Pass105,298 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    853850034895
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,371 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    511240796289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,576 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,576 miles
    Test number
    165612340156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    346538771190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Fail97,107 miles (+9,495)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    527741783181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass87,612 miles (+16,835)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    176210110429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,777 miles (+12,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    663365089703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,900 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    933111517571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,878 miles (+15,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    120371494708
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass42,863 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,863 miles
    Test number
    338443965078
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 FDL

Does LP61 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FDL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 FDL?
The MOT on LP61 FDL is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 FDL done?
LP61 FDL was recorded at 137,077 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,539 miles a year.
Has LP61 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 FDL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 FDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP61 FDL find?
LP61 FDL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp; central oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine, undershields soaked, and rear of transmission. (possible cam cover/oil pressure switch faulty).

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