BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB61 EAJMOT history
LB61 EAJ is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 142,509 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 EAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 EAJ was last recorded at 142,509 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 142,499 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 9,964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,509 miles
- 2025 – 134,439 miles
- 2024 – 124,189 miles
- 2023 – 112,087 miles
- 2022 – 96,268 miles
- 2021 – 84,480 miles
- 2020 – 72,380 miles
- 2019 – 59,684 miles
- 2018 – 51,219 miles
- 2017 – 44,814 miles
- 2016 – 35,965 miles
- 2015 – 28,093 miles
- 2014 – 23,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,509 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear subframe and all rear suspension components undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front day light inop
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,509 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 142,509 miles
- Test number
- 187442064556
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and all rear suspension components undersealed
Fail142,499 miles (+8,060)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,499 miles
- Test number
- 561765493804
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and all rear suspension components undersealed
Pass134,439 miles (+322)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 134,439 miles
- Test number
- 153866857913
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front day light inop
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Fail134,117 miles (+9,928)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,117 miles
- Test number
- 496685829722
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front day light inop
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Pass124,189 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 124,189 miles
- Test number
- 532744060304
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f drl inop
Fail124,189 miles (+12,102)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,189 miles
- Test number
- 125488162627
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f drl inop
Pass112,087 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,087 miles
- Test number
- 643799589978
- AdvisoryNearside Front day light inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,086 miles (+15,818)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,086 miles
- Test number
- 735920486583
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front day light inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,268 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 96,268 miles
- Test number
- 742269235404
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCondensation in o/s/f head light
Fail96,268 miles (+11,788)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,268 miles
- Test number
- 698354752243
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCondensation in o/s/f head light
Pass84,480 miles (+12,100)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 84,480 miles
- Test number
- 854568139144
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCondensation in n/s head light
- AdvisoryNoise at gear box area
Pass72,380 miles (+12,696)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,380 miles
- Test number
- 447391417053
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass59,684 miles (+1,398)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,684 miles
- Test number
- 601115058982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,286 miles (+7,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 58,286 miles
- Test number
- 155110003282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,219 miles (+6,405)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,219 miles
- Test number
- 286435172437
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass44,814 miles (+8,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,814 miles
- Test number
- 931830355252
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear bars (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,965 miles (+7,872)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 35,965 miles
- Test number
- 816721083549
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light indicating a fault
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass28,093 miles (+4,364)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 28,093 miles
- Test number
- 247815405013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 23,729 miles
- Test number
- 948273414174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 EAJ
- Does LB61 EAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EAJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 EAJ?
- The MOT on LB61 EAJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 EAJ done?
- LB61 EAJ was recorded at 142,509 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,964 miles a year.
- Has LB61 EAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 EAJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 EAJ 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 LB61 EAJ find?
- LB61 EAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear subframe and all rear suspension components undersealed.
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