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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 BJVMOT history

LL61 BJV is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 188,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LL61 BJV white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
188,708 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BJV was last recorded at 188,708 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,721 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,987 miles
Average per year
12,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,708 miles
  • 2025 – 183,721 miles
  • 2024 – 176,238 miles
  • 2022 – 167,529 miles
  • 2021 – 156,012 miles
  • 2020 – 143,704 miles
  • 2019 – 130,039 miles
  • 2018 – 114,194 miles
  • 2017 – 98,450 miles
  • 2016 – 83,083 miles
  • 2015 – 71,548 miles
  • 2014 – 46,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,708 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,708 miles (+4,987)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    188,708 miles
    Test number
    790613082198
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass183,721 miles (+7,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,721 miles
    Test number
    580497361872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass176,238 miles (+8,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,238 miles
    Test number
    358860466648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass167,529 miles (+11,517)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,529 miles
    Test number
    899463412574
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass156,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,012 miles
    Test number
    307367624372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail156,012 miles (+12,308)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,012 miles
    Test number
    757798311091
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass143,704 miles (+13,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,704 miles
    Test number
    554814136281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass130,039 miles (+15,845)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,039 miles
    Test number
    248296129366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,194 miles
    Test number
    341268398091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,194 miles (+15,744)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,194 miles
    Test number
    299279471804
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper blade torn
  11. Pass98,450 miles (+15,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    676146556033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm
  12. Pass83,083 miles (+11,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    295460812256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
  13. Pass71,548 miles (+24,846)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    363852297599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,702 miles (+492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    789390314383
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail46,210 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    255927304377
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 BJV

Does LL61 BJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BJV is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BJV?
The MOT on LL61 BJV is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BJV done?
LL61 BJV was recorded at 188,708 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 12,726 miles a year.
Has LL61 BJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BJV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LL61 BJV 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 LL61 BJV find?
LL61 BJV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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