BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LL61 BYJMOT history
LL61 BYJ is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 100,140 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL61 BYJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL61 BYJ was last recorded at 100,140 miles on 8 May 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,983 miles · 30 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 157 miles
- Average per year
- 7,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,140 miles
- 2025 – 87,740 miles
- 2024 – 85,181 miles
- 2023 – 72,511 miles
- 2022 – 64,976 miles
- 2021 – 53,130 miles
- 2020 – 43,491 miles
- 2019 – 36,824 miles
- 2018 – 27,230 miles
- 2017 – 24,010 miles
- 2016 – 17,119 miles
- 2014 – 12,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,140 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,140 miles (+157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 100,140 miles
- Test number
- 339108171227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,983 miles (+1,494)2 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,983 miles
- Test number
- 882535322224
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer poor
Fail98,489 miles (+10,749)5 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,489 miles
- Test number
- 614962248660
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass87,740 miles (+2,559)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 87,740 miles
- Test number
- 370666487247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,181 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,181 miles
- Test number
- 166872668510
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail85,180 miles (+12,669)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,180 miles
- Test number
- 401188153120
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass72,511 miles (+7,535)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,511 miles
- Test number
- 220548884430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,976 miles (+11,846)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 64,976 miles
- Test number
- 807172321610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,130 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,130 miles
- Test number
- 234625102838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,099 miles (+9,608)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,099 miles
- Test number
- 170799477948
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,491 miles (+6,667)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 43,491 miles
- Test number
- 634675990337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,824 miles (+9,594)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 36,824 miles
- Test number
- 522747304563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,230 miles (+3,220)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 27,230 miles
- Test number
- 581115550588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,010 miles (+6,891)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 24,010 miles
- Test number
- 178234600193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,119 miles (+4,572)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 17,119 miles
- Test number
- 990628570116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,547 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 12,547 miles
- Test number
- 349569714398
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LL61 BYJ
- Does LL61 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BYJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL61 BYJ?
- The MOT on LL61 BYJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL61 BYJ done?
- LL61 BYJ was recorded at 100,140 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,632 miles a year.
- Has LL61 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL61 BYJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL61 BYJ 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 BYJ find?
- LL61 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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