BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB61 UPVMOT history
LB61 UPV is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 170,458 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 UPV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 UPV was last recorded at 170,458 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 7,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,248 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,210 miles
- Average per year
- 8,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,458 miles
- 2025 – 163,248 miles
- 2024 – 157,611 miles
- 2023 – 148,219 miles
- 2022 – 142,239 miles
- 2021 – 136,352 miles
- 2020 – 136,020 miles
- 2019 – 132,826 miles
- 2018 – 126,848 miles
- 2017 – 118,542 miles
- 2016 – 111,263 miles
- 2015 – 93,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,458 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,458 miles (+7,210)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 170,458 miles
- Test number
- 163306120620
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass163,248 miles (+5,637)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 163,248 miles
- Test number
- 736498657856
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass157,611 miles (+9,392)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 157,611 miles
- Test number
- 735802349858
- MinorOffside Front Upper 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass148,219 miles (+5,980)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 148,219 miles
- Test number
- 782103856462
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,239 miles (+5,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 142,239 miles
- Test number
- 869171969268
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
- AdvisorySmall play o/s/f suspension ball joint
Pass136,352 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 136,352 miles
- Test number
- 465853680209
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,351 miles (+331)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,351 miles
- Test number
- 838013432141
- DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,020 miles (+3,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 136,020 miles
- Test number
- 476677347465
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass132,826 miles (+5,978)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 132,826 miles
- Test number
- 237399444348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,848 miles (+8,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 126,848 miles
- Test number
- 214041895307
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,542 miles (+7,279)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 118,542 miles
- Test number
- 502382806932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 111,263 miles
- Test number
- 479779585830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,263 miles (+17,554)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,263 miles
- Test number
- 539398564178
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass93,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 93,709 miles
- Test number
- 789649746912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,709 miles (+17,111)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,709 miles
- Test number
- 552486793618
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass76,598 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,598 miles
- Test number
- 498943525023
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail76,598 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,598 miles
- Test number
- 335443125022
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB61 UPV
- Does LB61 UPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UPV is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 UPV?
- The MOT on LB61 UPV is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 UPV done?
- LB61 UPV was recorded at 170,458 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
- Has LB61 UPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 UPV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB61 UPV 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 UPV find?
- LB61 UPV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush, and 3 more.
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