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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FWDMOT history

LB61 FWD is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,021 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FWD was last recorded at 122,021 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,021 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,021 miles
  • 2025 – 110,557 miles
  • 2024 – 100,748 miles
  • 2023 – 89,813 miles
  • 2022 – 78,645 miles
  • 2021 – 69,413 miles
  • 2020 – 62,431 miles
  • 2019 – 53,861 miles
  • 2018 – 45,355 miles
  • 2017 – 36,195 miles
  • 2016 – 29,512 miles
  • 2015 – 20,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,021 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,021 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,021 miles
    Test number
    398006085665
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail122,021 miles (+11,464)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,021 miles
    Test number
    615583369512
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on dash
  3. Pass110,557 miles (+9,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    134650354263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass100,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,748 miles
    Test number
    207184256393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,741 miles (+10,928)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    877047449967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,813 miles (+11,168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,813 miles
    Test number
    240087509319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,645 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,645 miles
    Test number
    555104602253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,413 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    863667915698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,387 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    378930446426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail67,385 miles (+4,954)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    896025080927
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass62,431 miles (+8,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    466264102425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass53,861 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    154847340477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,355 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    849862882546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,195 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    672022514850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,512 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    539123637548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,976 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,976 miles
    Test number
    798068625029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 FWD

Does LB61 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FWD is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FWD?
The MOT on LB61 FWD is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FWD done?
LB61 FWD was recorded at 122,021 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,771 miles a year.
Has LB61 FWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FWD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 FWD 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 FWD find?
LB61 FWD passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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