BMW 1 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 2,998 cc
K61 ELAMOT history
K61 ELA is a grey petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 76,909 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K61 ELA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K61 ELA was last recorded at 76,909 miles on 1 May 2026, 8,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,352 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,557 miles
- Average per year
- 8,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,909 miles
- 2025 – 68,352 miles
- 2024 – 57,300 miles
- 2023 – 41,765 miles
- 2022 – 38,532 miles
- 2021 – 31,620 miles
- 2020 – 22,366 miles
- 2019 – 17,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,909 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,909 miles (+8,557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 76,909 miles
- Test number
- 739089194086
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,352 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,352 miles
- Test number
- 702689705839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaked. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,337 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,337 miles
- Test number
- 478266371345
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail68,245 miles (+10,945)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,245 miles
- Test number
- 871323891954
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,300 miles (+153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 57,300 miles
- Test number
- 483676562773
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,147 miles (+15,382)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,147 miles
- Test number
- 784414796668
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,765 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 41,765 miles
- Test number
- 234422819160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,532 miles (+6,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 38,532 miles
- Test number
- 551034290355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,620 miles (+9,254)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 31,620 miles
- Test number
- 415925028736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,366 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 22,366 miles
- Test number
- 318153530238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,737 miles (+2,879)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 20,737 miles
- Test number
- 248422482406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 17,858 miles
- Test number
- 498983475593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K61 ELA
- Does K61 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K61 ELA is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K61 ELA?
- The MOT on K61 ELA is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K61 ELA done?
- K61 ELA was recorded at 76,909 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,796 miles a year.
- Has K61 ELA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K61 ELA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on K61 ELA 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 K61 ELA find?
- K61 ELA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle.; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil..
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