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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 VNPMOT history

LS61 VNP is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS61 VNP white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,626 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VNP was last recorded at 184,626 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2020: 126,544 miles, lower than 126,597 miles on 28 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,626 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,626 miles
  • 2024 – 167,156 miles
  • 2023 – 159,861 miles
  • 2022 – 150,415 miles
  • 2021 – 136,854 miles
  • 2020 – 126,544 miles
  • 2019 – 116,343 miles
  • 2018 – 109,994 miles
  • 2017 – 104,461 miles
  • 2016 – 100,968 miles
  • 2015 – 92,231 miles
  • 2014 – 74,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail also in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,626 miles
    Test number
    362104192442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail184,626 miles (+17,470)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,626 miles
    Test number
    786161134708
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass167,156 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    318920126758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,861 miles
    Test number
    253308698963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail159,861 miles (+9,446)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,861 miles
    Test number
    487704723486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass150,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,415 miles
    Test number
    404108496853
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
  7. Fail150,415 miles (+13,561)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,415 miles
    Test number
    837790897141
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
  8. Pass136,854 miles (+10,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    556625165731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass126,544 miles (-53)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,544 miles
    Test number
    814588850571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,597 miles (+10,254)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,597 miles
    Test number
    568047232779
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring is broken at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass116,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    894497329339
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  12. Fail116,343 miles (+6,349)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    960464251856
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  13. Pass109,994 miles (+5,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    258369281011
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass104,461 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    671860649827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light shows a fault
  15. Pass100,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    317044656965
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and under body trays fitted
  16. Fail100,968 miles (+8,737)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    486178973584
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and under body trays fitted
  17. Pass92,231 miles (+17,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    332040859121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack joint slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  18. Pass74,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    235319774241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VNP

Does LS61 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VNP is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VNP?
The MOT on LS61 VNP is valid until 20 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 VNP done?
LS61 VNP was recorded at 184,626 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,827 miles a year.
Has LS61 VNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VNP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 VNP find?
LS61 VNP passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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