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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 BLFMOT history

LM61 BLF is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LM61 BLF grey 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,549 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BLF was last recorded at 153,549 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 9,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,661 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,888 miles
Average per year
10,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,549 miles
  • 2025 – 143,661 miles
  • 2024 – 133,727 miles
  • 2023 – 128,139 miles
  • 2022 – 128,138 miles
  • 2021 – 124,688 miles
  • 2020 – 113,905 miles
  • 2019 – 99,265 miles
  • 2018 – 78,918 miles
  • 2017 – 63,998 miles
  • 2016 – 55,200 miles
  • 2015 – 45,891 miles
  • 2014 – 37,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,549 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,549 miles (+9,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    541146679643
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  2. Pass143,661 miles (+9,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,661 miles
    Test number
    762730277171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass133,727 miles (+5,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,727 miles
    Test number
    119667537700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass128,139 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,139 miles
    Test number
    864200917656
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail128,138 miles (+3,450)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    600426440734
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number 6 deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass124,688 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    200404969194
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail124,688 miles (+10,783)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    243615986608
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass113,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    572765964656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,903 miles (+14,638)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,903 miles
    Test number
    225218601544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass99,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    684715333101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail99,265 miles (+20,347)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    164069693785
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass78,918 miles (+14,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,918 miles
    Test number
    786976870314
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass63,998 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    763921655556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail63,566 miles (+8,366)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    351068215326
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass55,200 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    219664420383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,891 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,891 miles
    Test number
    674324383945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    127931044203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 BLF

Does LM61 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BLF is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BLF?
The MOT on LM61 BLF is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 BLF done?
LM61 BLF was recorded at 153,549 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,195 miles a year.
Has LM61 BLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BLF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 BLF 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 LM61 BLF find?
LM61 BLF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: engine cover fitted.

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