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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 EKOMOT history

LM61 EKO is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 13 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LM61 EKO black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,130 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EKO was last recorded at 102,130 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,694 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,436 miles
Average per year
8,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,130 miles
  • 2025 – 99,694 miles
  • 2024 – 96,593 miles
  • 2023 – 93,651 miles
  • 2022 – 89,264 miles
  • 2021 – 84,977 miles
  • 2019 – 68,949 miles
  • 2018 – 63,882 miles
  • 2017 – 49,639 miles
  • 2016 – 31,408 miles
  • 2015 – 12,240 miles
  • 2014 – 10,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,130 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    557544674795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Pass99,694 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    899562215029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass96,593 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    591989843787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,651 miles
    Test number
    426006762847
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail93,650 miles (+4,386)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,650 miles
    Test number
    815553699290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,264 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    855495463915
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass84,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    942956103131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,977 miles (+16,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    199125702394
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass68,949 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    972326252415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    963469450941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,882 miles (+14,243)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    882404149035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass49,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    470709354580
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Fail49,639 miles (+18,231)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    441442120291
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres severely worn to edge
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass31,408 miles (+19,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    768693838790
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass12,240 miles (+1,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,240 miles
    Test number
    988449845162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass10,717 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    10,717 miles
    Test number
    188761784240
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished

Questions about LM61 EKO

Does LM61 EKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EKO is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EKO?
The MOT on LM61 EKO is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EKO done?
LM61 EKO was recorded at 102,130 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
Has LM61 EKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EKO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 EKO 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 EKO find?
LM61 EKO passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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