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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FWSMOT history

LB61 FWS is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,247 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FWS
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
22 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FWS was last recorded at 117,247 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 6,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,385 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,862 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,247 miles
  • 2025 – 110,385 miles
  • 2024 – 104,458 miles
  • 2023 – 97,104 miles
  • 2022 – 89,198 miles
  • 2021 – 81,310 miles
  • 2020 – 73,365 miles
  • 2019 – 68,552 miles
  • 2018 – 58,981 miles
  • 2017 – 51,150 miles
  • 2016 – 45,179 miles
  • 2015 – 34,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,247 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,247 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,247 miles
    Test number
    784526496177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,385 miles
    Test number
    816214988830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail110,385 miles (+5,927)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,385 miles
    Test number
    751235082427
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass104,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,458 miles
    Test number
    287259999886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,458 miles (+7,354)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,458 miles
    Test number
    241485945215
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass97,104 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    687732216440
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  7. Fail97,104 miles (+7,906)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    676264711837
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  8. Pass89,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    988738377774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail89,198 miles (+7,888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    704088637447
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,310 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    169683176328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,365 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    152926711174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,363 miles (+4,811)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,363 miles
    Test number
    649222138867
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,552 miles (+9,571)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    970249772160
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  14. Pass58,981 miles (+320)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    855667170924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear on outer edge

  15. Fail58,661 miles (+7,511)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    102491759662
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear on outer edge

  16. Pass51,150 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    310972197432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    762508864156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,189 miles (+2,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    556744903328
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass45,179 miles (+11,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    427366027401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass34,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,018 miles
    Test number
    436169115031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 FWS

Does LB61 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FWS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FWS?
The MOT on LB61 FWS 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 FWS done?
LB61 FWS was recorded at 117,247 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has LB61 FWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FWS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 FWS 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 FWS find?
LB61 FWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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