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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FVWMOT history

LB61 FVW is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,568 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FVW was last recorded at 181,568 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,567 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,568 miles
  • 2025 – 165,127 miles
  • 2024 – 157,008 miles
  • 2022 – 145,200 miles
  • 2021 – 134,103 miles
  • 2020 – 118,668 miles
  • 2019 – 100,641 miles
  • 2018 – 90,449 miles
  • 2017 – 85,050 miles
  • 2016 – 78,376 miles
  • 2015 – 73,550 miles
  • 2014 – 58,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,568 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side edges & Cuts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,568 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,568 miles
    Test number
    577980604916
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail181,567 miles (+16,440)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,567 miles
    Test number
    280628303248
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass165,127 miles (+8,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    679576219101
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,008 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,008 miles
    Test number
    546324634786
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
    • AdvisoryWipers Smeary

  5. Fail157,008 miles (+11,808)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,008 miles
    Test number
    571890257233
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
    • AdvisoryWipers Smeary

  6. Pass145,200 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    254913567527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,103 miles (+15,435)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,103 miles
    Test number
    280699133643
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration modified front and rear
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass118,668 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    665917878353
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side edges & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,595 miles (+17,954)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,595 miles
    Test number
    661856676771
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both Sides Number plats Colour & Inscription illegible. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side edges & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    867252210993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail100,641 miles (+10,192)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    943420835420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges also perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

  12. Pass90,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,449 miles
    Test number
    272332715893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,449 miles (+5,399)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,449 miles
    Test number
    622930038867
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass85,050 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,050 miles
    Test number
    606031386498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,376 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    711372360770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,550 miles (+14,613)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    455273229795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,937 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    939498254382
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres becoming worn and becoming low on treads
    • NoteFron and rear brake pads becoming worn and low

Questions about LB61 FVW

Does LB61 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FVW is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FVW?
The MOT on LB61 FVW is valid until 18 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 FVW done?
LB61 FVW was recorded at 181,568 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 10,917 miles a year.
Has LB61 FVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FVW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 FVW 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 FVW find?
LB61 FVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 4 more.

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