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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 EMJMOT history

LL61 EMJ is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LL61 EMJ white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,385 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 EMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 EMJ was last recorded at 166,385 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,383 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,385 miles
  • 2024 – 162,894 miles
  • 2023 – 155,612 miles
  • 2022 – 147,906 miles
  • 2021 – 141,535 miles
  • 2020 – 134,077 miles
  • 2019 – 122,053 miles
  • 2018 – 111,942 miles
  • 2017 – 103,129 miles
  • 2016 – 94,036 miles
  • 2015 – 84,884 miles
  • 2014 – 75,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,385 miles
  • 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 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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,385 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,385 miles
    Test number
    879389659204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,383 miles (+3,489)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,383 miles
    Test number
    106419721757
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,894 miles (+7,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,894 miles
    Test number
    793523022623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,612 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,612 miles
    Test number
    516435745158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail155,596 miles (+7,690)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,596 miles
    Test number
    407160186739
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,906 miles (+6,371)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,906 miles
    Test number
    129554401669
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,535 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,535 miles
    Test number
    405312845899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,532 miles (+7,455)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,532 miles
    Test number
    888842351504
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

  9. Pass134,077 miles (+12,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,077 miles
    Test number
    390450102004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,053 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,053 miles
    Test number
    816251157464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    622532551548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window not opening

  12. Fail111,942 miles (+8,813)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    348593510558
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window not opening

  13. Pass103,129 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,129 miles
    Test number
    392517611490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,036 miles (+9,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,036 miles
    Test number
    974963246257
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn close to 1.6mm

  15. Pass84,884 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    578520285176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    405625024352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,060 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    455365524434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL61 EMJ

Does LL61 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 EMJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 EMJ?
The MOT on LL61 EMJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 EMJ done?
LL61 EMJ was recorded at 166,385 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,263 miles a year.
Has LL61 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 EMJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 EMJ 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 EMJ find?
LL61 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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