BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LS61 VMAMOT history
LS61 VMA is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 125,759 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 VMA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 VMA was last recorded at 125,759 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 12,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,383 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,376 miles
- Average per year
- 9,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,759 miles
- 2025 – 113,383 miles
- 2024 – 100,641 miles
- 2023 – 80,733 miles
- 2022 – 65,041 miles
- 2021 – 63,155 miles
- 2020 – 60,108 miles
- 2019 – 52,630 miles
- 2018 – 43,017 miles
- 2017 – 34,855 miles
- 2016 – 24,587 miles
- 2015 – 13,708 miles
- 2014 – 12,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,759 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,759 miles (+12,376)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 125,759 miles
- Test number
- 906169156843
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Pass113,383 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 113,383 miles
- Test number
- 213043815812
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,382 miles (+12,741)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,382 miles
- Test number
- 599303304981
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,641 miles (+19,908)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 100,641 miles
- Test number
- 691834240957
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass80,733 miles (+383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,733 miles
- Test number
- 166356664551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail80,350 miles (+15,309)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,350 miles
- Test number
- 534908937277
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass65,041 miles (+1,886)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 65,041 miles
- Test number
- 919517066697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,155 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 63,155 miles
- Test number
- 238002060982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,108 miles (+7,478)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,108 miles
- Test number
- 513999057747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,630 miles (+9,613)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 52,630 miles
- Test number
- 546537194019
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,017 miles (+8,162)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 43,017 miles
- Test number
- 661301906666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front and middle
Pass34,855 miles (+10,268)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 34,855 miles
- Test number
- 661565510836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 24,587 miles
- Test number
- 867913769592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,587 miles (+10,879)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,587 miles
- Test number
- 592709159612
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,708 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 13,708 miles
- Test number
- 655532715063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,703 miles (+1,016)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 13,703 miles
- Test number
- 786310815081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 12,687 miles
- Test number
- 235080944221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 VMA
- Does LS61 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VMA is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 VMA?
- The MOT on LS61 VMA is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 VMA done?
- LS61 VMA was recorded at 125,759 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 9,923 miles a year.
- Has LS61 VMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 VMA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS61 VMA 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 LS61 VMA find?
- LS61 VMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear.
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