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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 OUWMOT history

LB61 OUW is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,252 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 OUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 OUW was last recorded at 175,252 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 12,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,797 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,455 miles
Average per year
10,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,252 miles
  • 2025 – 162,797 miles
  • 2024 – 151,252 miles
  • 2023 – 135,967 miles
  • 2021 – 120,634 miles
  • 2020 – 114,772 miles
  • 2019 – 108,348 miles
  • 2018 – 101,128 miles
  • 2016 – 79,748 miles
  • 2015 – 71,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wiper blade slight smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,252 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,252 miles
    Test number
    817332792314
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail175,240 miles (+12,443)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,240 miles
    Test number
    414779763930
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass162,797 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,797 miles
    Test number
    890928579274
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail162,791 miles (+11,539)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,791 miles
    Test number
    277624878304
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,252 miles (+15,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,252 miles
    Test number
    554496354821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,967 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,967 miles
    Test number
    602897270223
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper blade slight smearing

  7. Fail135,919 miles (+15,285)3 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    304370094523
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper blade slight smearing

  8. Pass120,634 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    203765468159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,772 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    983662407713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass108,348 miles (+7,220)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,348 miles
    Test number
    539241380931
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass101,128 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    549456926923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,018 miles (+21,270)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,018 miles
    Test number
    601297308004
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads both below 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up but to no avail (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass79,748 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    506089310400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt mechanism locks if pulled Quickly

  14. Pass71,566 miles (+11,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    941050956423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    525868225090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB61 OUW

Does LB61 OUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 OUW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 OUW?
The MOT on LB61 OUW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 OUW done?
LB61 OUW was recorded at 175,252 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 10,389 miles a year.
Has LB61 OUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 OUW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 OUW 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 OUW find?
LB61 OUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both water ingress; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 4 more.

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