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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 DJVMOT history

LM61 DJV is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LM61 DJV black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,260 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DJV was last recorded at 154,260 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 7,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,171 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,089 miles
Average per year
9,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,260 miles
  • 2024 – 147,171 miles
  • 2023 – 143,088 miles
  • 2022 – 130,747 miles
  • 2021 – 123,644 miles
  • 2020 – 120,177 miles
  • 2019 – 115,475 miles
  • 2018 – 112,058 miles
  • 2017 – 99,761 miles
  • 2016 – 80,557 miles
  • 2014 – 54,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,260 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,260 miles
    Test number
    656210555876
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail154,260 miles (+7,089)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,260 miles
    Test number
    276181762116
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,171 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,171 miles
    Test number
    768074383196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,149 miles (+4,061)2 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    610533959854
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass143,088 miles (+12,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,088 miles
    Test number
    307572338642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,747 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,747 miles
    Test number
    816009396015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,746 miles (+7,102)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    576869222043
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS monitoring light indicates a fault.
  8. Pass123,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    820871742463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,644 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    858152163623
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass120,177 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    246305079484
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  11. Pass115,475 miles (+3,417)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,475 miles
    Test number
    374753856813
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass112,058 miles (+12,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,058 miles
    Test number
    353566417233
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass99,761 miles (+19,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    773185108192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass80,557 miles (+25,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    822866429551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,643 miles
    Test number
    265025334329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DJV

Does LM61 DJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DJV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DJV?
The MOT on LM61 DJV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DJV done?
LM61 DJV was recorded at 154,260 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 9,029 miles a year.
Has LM61 DJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DJV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 DJV 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 DJV find?
LM61 DJV passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls; oil leak, but not excessive.

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