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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 UPWMOT history

LB61 UPW is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
177,709 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UPW was last recorded at 177,709 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,541 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
12,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,709 miles
  • 2025 – 177,541 miles
  • 2024 – 163,038 miles
  • 2023 – 144,889 miles
  • 2022 – 129,812 miles
  • 2020 – 116,074 miles
  • 2019 – 96,516 miles
  • 2018 – 82,359 miles
  • 2017 – 65,803 miles
  • 2016 – 48,810 miles
  • 2015 – 39,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,709 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,709 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    177,709 miles
    Test number
    722661927406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,541 miles (+14,503)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,541 miles
    Test number
    193781697603
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,038 miles
    Test number
    693639013442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail163,016 miles (+18,127)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,016 miles
    Test number
    653694337732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass144,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,889 miles
    Test number
    937217744345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail144,889 miles (+15,077)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,889 miles
    Test number
    222738821322
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass129,812 miles (+13,738)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    131390979675
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass116,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,074 miles
    Test number
    623759484871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,074 miles (+19,558)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,074 miles
    Test number
    241747770546
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    525737892709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail96,516 miles (+14,157)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    645703668155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    661405725082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,359 miles (+16,556)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    621238107341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass65,803 miles (+16,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,803 miles
    Test number
    922324127462
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads very low on inner side

  15. Pass48,810 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    335267973652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    877989685098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,618 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    875369685027
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB61 UPW

Does LB61 UPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UPW is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UPW?
The MOT on LB61 UPW is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 UPW done?
LB61 UPW was recorded at 177,709 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 12,314 miles a year.
Has LB61 UPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UPW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 UPW 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 UPW find?
LB61 UPW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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