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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 MWVMOT history

LP61 MWV is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,027 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MWV was last recorded at 172,027 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,860 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
4,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,027 miles
  • 2025 – 164,152 miles
  • 2024 – 154,343 miles
  • 2023 – 145,251 miles
  • 2022 – 139,879 miles
  • 2021 – 138,858 miles
  • 2020 – 137,692 miles
  • 2019 – 135,155 miles
  • 2018 – 132,366 miles
  • 2015 – 118,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,027 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,027 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,027 miles
    Test number
    535561479306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,860 miles (+7,708)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,860 miles
    Test number
    740933603649
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not secure (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass164,152 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    706222672938
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail164,138 miles (+9,795)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,138 miles
    Test number
    104348293178
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,343 miles (+9,092)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,343 miles
    Test number
    362922845724
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (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))

  6. Pass145,251 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,251 miles
    Test number
    528543800931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,879 miles (+1,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,879 miles
    Test number
    488061231638
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,858 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,858 miles
    Test number
    139229290546
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,692 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,692 miles
    Test number
    923253418816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass135,155 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    751683106687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,366 miles
    Test number
    435363720731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass202,846 km (+4,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    202,846 km
    Test number
    135172462443
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to get reading

  13. Pass198,191 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    198,191 km
    Test number
    361561635415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,066 miles
    Test number
    508150195020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,066 miles (+914)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,066 miles
    Test number
    937610295071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass117,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,152 miles
    Test number
    188613025477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 MWV

Does LP61 MWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MWV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MWV?
The MOT on LP61 MWV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MWV done?
LP61 MWV was recorded at 172,027 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
Has LP61 MWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MWV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 MWV 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 MWV find?
LP61 MWV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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