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BMW 1 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,600 cc

LM61 JAOMOT history

LM61 JAO is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LM61 JAO black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,123 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JAO was last recorded at 71,123 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,212 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3,911 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,123 miles
  • 2025 – 61,888 miles
  • 2023 – 55,332 miles
  • 2022 – 48,315 miles
  • 2021 – 44,026 miles
  • 2020 – 42,310 miles
  • 2019 – 40,335 miles
  • 2018 – 36,606 miles
  • 2017 – 32,437 miles
  • 2016 – 27,426 miles
  • 2015 – 22,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,123 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,123 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    371058502188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,212 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    933029870315
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail67,212 miles (+5,324)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    811773015791
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass61,888 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    535970655546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,332 miles (+7,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,332 miles
    Test number
    791531538176
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass48,315 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    487671886278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    587935988772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,024 miles (+1,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,024 miles
    Test number
    147562835856
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass42,310 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    960780934444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,335 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    591059510164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,606 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    936353002045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    955786497448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,437 miles (+5,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    278404851043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass27,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    633687476585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,426 miles (+5,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    254601354084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass22,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,234 miles
    Test number
    439022856351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 JAO

Does LM61 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 JAO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JAO?
The MOT on LM61 JAO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 JAO done?
LM61 JAO was recorded at 71,123 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has LM61 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JAO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 JAO 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 JAO find?
LM61 JAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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