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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 VMFMOT history

LS61 VMF is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LS61 VMF grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,708 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VMF was last recorded at 108,708 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,708 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,708 miles
  • 2024 – 102,904 miles
  • 2023 – 98,317 miles
  • 2022 – 94,600 miles
  • 2021 – 89,815 miles
  • 2020 – 85,558 miles
  • 2019 – 81,920 miles
  • 2018 – 76,223 miles
  • 2017 – 70,605 miles
  • 2016 – 64,735 miles
  • 2015 – 59,697 miles
  • 2014 – 54,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,708 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTpms onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    140239244513
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryTpms on
  2. Fail108,708 miles (+5,804)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    266430241064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryTpms on
  3. Pass102,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    526085978918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,904 miles (+4,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    820700697852
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  5. Pass98,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,317 miles
    Test number
    556385929561
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail98,316 miles (+3,716)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    576198319739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass94,600 miles (+111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    104143803718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail94,489 miles (+4,674)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    840254739390
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass89,815 miles (+4,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,815 miles
    Test number
    431453838700
    • AdvisoryDamp around fuel filter area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass85,558 miles (+3,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    815977750524
    • AdvisoryDamp around fuel filter and fuel pipe N/S lower engine bay
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass81,920 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    766950462126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,223 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    396856440021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,222 miles (+5,617)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    238705121223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass70,605 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    363386468551
    • 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)
  15. Pass64,735 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    102850035914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    275918469126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,697 miles (+5,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    293768533204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass54,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    708052684211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VMF

Does LS61 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VMF is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VMF?
The MOT on LS61 VMF is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VMF done?
LS61 VMF was recorded at 108,708 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
Has LS61 VMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VMF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VMF 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 VMF find?
LS61 VMF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: handbrake travel; tpms on.

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