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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 NFRMOT history

LB61 NFR is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 177,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,542 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NFR
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
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NFR was last recorded at 177,542 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,446 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
12,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,542 miles
  • 2025 – 173,760 miles
  • 2024 – 165,134 miles
  • 2023 – 159,147 miles
  • 2022 – 148,884 miles
  • 2021 – 136,846 miles
  • 2020 – 125,434 miles
  • 2019 – 113,926 miles
  • 2018 – 100,183 miles
  • 2017 – 90,386 miles
  • 2016 – 69,972 miles
  • 2015 – 40,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,542 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,542 miles
    Test number
    993295189003
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,446 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,446 miles
    Test number
    853218069385
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,760 miles (+8,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,760 miles
    Test number
    754757344848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass165,134 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,134 miles
    Test number
    871942574892
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail165,129 miles (+5,982)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,129 miles
    Test number
    475868042664
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,147 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,147 miles
    Test number
    529237692380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,884 miles (+12,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,884 miles
    Test number
    398008319072
    • 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))

  8. Pass136,846 miles (+11,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,846 miles
    Test number
    947915999190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass125,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    469011409628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail125,434 miles (+11,508)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    874686603895
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,926 miles (+13,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,926 miles
    Test number
    817673166890
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass100,183 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    806039797560
    • AdvisoryOffside inner track rod has slight play

  13. Fail100,167 miles (+9,781)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    666620361040
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass90,386 miles (+20,414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    308724752163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,972 miles (+29,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,972 miles
    Test number
    905540477377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    916407315048
    • 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 NFR

Does LB61 NFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NFR is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NFR?
The MOT on LB61 NFR is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NFR done?
LB61 NFR was recorded at 177,542 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 12,222 miles a year.
Has LB61 NFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NFR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NFR 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 NFR find?
LB61 NFR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush both sides; offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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