# RF61JVC — BMW 118 MOT History & Vehicle Check

RF61JVC is a White BMW 118, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2012-02-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RF61JVC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RF61JVC |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 118 |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2012-02-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-10-08 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 14
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 78.57%
- Total defects recorded: 50

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-20 13:14:43 | PASSED | 164,348 MI | 2026-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2024-10-09 11:49:20 | PASSED | 155,110 MI | 2025-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2024-10-08 09:22:20 | FAILED | 155,109 MI | — |
| 2023-10-06 14:52:11 | PASSED | 144,190 MI | 2024-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-03 16:08:50 | FAILED | 144,190 MI | — |
| 2022-09-05 10:11:25 | PASSED | 131,355 MI | 2023-09-04 00:00:00 |
| 2022-09-05 10:11:24 | FAILED | 131,355 MI | — |
| 2021-08-24 09:32:02 | PASSED | 118,362 MI | 2022-08-23 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-19 10:06:30 | PASSED | 110,338 MI | 2021-08-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-18 13:42:54 | PASSED | 98,376 MI | 2020-03-17 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-07 17:30:31 | PASSED | 81,827 MI | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-23 10:05:57 | PASSED | 72,449 MI | 2018-01-22 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-05 09:29:32 | PASSED | 62,298 MI | 2017-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-30 10:45:33 | PASSED | 49,116 MI | 2016-02-27 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-09-20 13:14:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced
- ADVISORY: Undertray fitted underneath of the vehicle
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2024-10-09 11:49:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2024-10-08 09:22:20 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

**2023-10-06 14:52:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards fitted obscuring view to components / structure

**2023-10-03 16:08:50 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.49 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards fitted obscuring view to components / structure
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- MAJOR: Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MAJOR: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2022-09-05 10:11:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: vehicle fitted with under trays, suspension covers, wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-09-05 10:11:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: vehicle fitted with under trays, suspension covers, wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2021-08-24 09:32:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

**2020-08-19 10:06:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

**2016-02-05 09:29:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers and plastic undertrays fitted

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RF61JVC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RF61JVC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.