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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 EPFMOT history

LB61 EPF is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,434 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EPF was last recorded at 132,434 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 6,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2022: 90,490 miles, lower than 92,703 miles on 21 Sept 2021.

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
125,890 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,544 miles
Average per year
9,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,434 miles
  • 2025 – 125,890 miles
  • 2024 – 117,515 miles
  • 2023 – 103,834 miles
  • 2022 – 90,490 miles
  • 2021 – 92,703 miles
  • 2020 – 76,298 miles
  • 2019 – 67,169 miles
  • 2018 – 55,901 miles
  • 2017 – 33,457 miles
  • 2016 – 22,599 miles
  • 2015 – 17,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower under tray fitted
  • 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,434 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    169816770252
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail132,434 miles (+6,544)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    431290931815
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass125,890 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    603696095912
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail125,890 miles (+8,375)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    287348026691
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass117,515 miles (+13,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    809658892245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,834 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,834 miles
    Test number
    247406098815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,666 miles (+13,176)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    483527435083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass90,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    449593389028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,490 miles (-2,213)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    234601007137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,703 miles (+16,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    135826201723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,298 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    502728578888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,264 miles (+9,095)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    355082914551
    • MajorRear Brake performance not tested no effort from hand brake (1.2.1 (g))

  13. Pass67,169 miles (+11,268)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    687560650117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass55,901 miles (+22,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    121252850644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    610503075773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,457 miles (+4,909)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    831026022330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass28,548 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,548 miles
    Test number
    838632064345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,599 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,599 miles
    Test number
    254459728688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,824 miles
    Test number
    206163115016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EPF

Does LB61 EPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EPF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EPF?
The MOT on LB61 EPF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EPF done?
LB61 EPF was recorded at 132,434 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 9,979 miles a year.
Has LB61 EPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EPF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 EPF find?
LB61 EPF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower under tray fitted, and 1 more.

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