BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LM61 DJYMOT history
LM61 DJY is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 196,608 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,428 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 DJY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 DJY was last recorded at 196,608 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 14,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 181,766 miles · 3 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,842 miles
- Average per year
- 9,428 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,608 miles
- 2024 – 181,766 miles
- 2023 – 171,705 miles
- 2022 – 164,228 miles
- 2021 – 154,955 miles
- 2020 – 147,310 miles
- 2019 – 142,006 miles
- 2018 – 135,811 miles
- 2017 – 130,499 miles
- 2016 – 124,031 miles
- 2015 – 117,307 miles
- 2014 – 91,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light very dull
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,608 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 196,608 miles
- Test number
- 831518352172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light very dull
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail196,608 miles (+14,842)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,608 miles
- Test number
- 881024271726
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust leak around turbo area (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light very dull
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass181,766 miles (+10,061)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 181,766 miles
- Test number
- 449344997366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,705 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 171,705 miles
- Test number
- 593748616452
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail171,705 miles (+7,477)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,705 miles
- Test number
- 794505306865
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,228 miles (+9,273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 164,228 miles
- Test number
- 155029055530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,955 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 154,955 miles
- Test number
- 809932014314
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail154,955 miles (+7,645)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,955 miles
- Test number
- 314432829989
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,310 miles (+5,304)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 147,310 miles
- Test number
- 396940924077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,006 miles (+140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 142,006 miles
- Test number
- 520457561407
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail141,866 miles (+6,055)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,866 miles
- Test number
- 595913549970
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,811 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 135,811 miles
- Test number
- 897053393906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,499 miles (+6,468)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,499 miles
- Test number
- 503965755476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,031 miles (+6,724)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 124,031 miles
- Test number
- 523610316281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,307 miles (+25,495)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 117,307 miles
- Test number
- 117326723853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,812 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,812 miles
- Test number
- 417917444225
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges.
- NoteFront pads low.
Questions about LM61 DJY
- Does LM61 DJY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM61 DJY expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 DJY?
- The MOT on LM61 DJY expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM61 DJY done?
- LM61 DJY was recorded at 196,608 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 9,428 miles a year.
- Has LM61 DJY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 DJY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM61 DJY 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 DJY find?
- LM61 DJY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; nearside number plate light very dull, and 2 more.
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