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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FWAMOT history

LB61 FWA is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,618 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FWA was last recorded at 119,618 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,560 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,058 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,618 miles
  • 2024 – 115,295 miles
  • 2022 – 115,286 miles
  • 2021 – 105,770 miles
  • 2020 – 98,549 miles
  • 2019 – 83,401 miles
  • 2018 – 64,098 miles
  • 2017 – 51,836 miles
  • 2016 – 44,184 miles
  • 2015 – 39,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine under cover is fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,618 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,618 miles
    Test number
    536948489082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,560 miles (+1,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,560 miles
    Test number
    126813948312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted at time of test
  3. Pass115,295 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,295 miles
    Test number
    616852662893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
  4. Pass115,286 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,286 miles
    Test number
    677684342180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,770 miles (+7,221)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    645874818056
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    229833360615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail98,549 miles (+15,148)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    395675024584
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass83,401 miles (+19,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    332792446929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,098 miles (+12,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    453243222564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass51,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    820803284201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail51,836 miles (+7,652)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    519053529478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass44,184 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    404588993543
    • AdvisoryEngine under cover is fitted
  13. Fail44,134 miles (+5,032)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    493953566471
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryEngine under cover is fitted
  14. Pass39,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    187284125406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 FWA

Does LB61 FWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FWA is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FWA?
The MOT on LB61 FWA is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FWA done?
LB61 FWA was recorded at 119,618 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has LB61 FWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FWA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB61 FWA 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 FWA find?
LB61 FWA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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