
BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LM61 JCUMOT history
LM61 JCU is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 108,920 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 JCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 JCU was last recorded at 108,920 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,919 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,920 miles
- 2025 – 103,633 miles
- 2024 – 100,400 miles
- 2023 – 97,968 miles
- 2022 – 94,977 miles
- 2021 – 94,924 miles
- 2019 – 88,744 miles
- 2018 – 79,843 miles
- 2017 – 69,272 miles
- 2016 – 60,157 miles
- 2015 – 49,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Stone chip zone b on windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,920 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 108,920 miles
- Test number
- 870998799554
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,919 miles (+5,286)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,919 miles
- Test number
- 211726040432
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,633 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 354531223170
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail103,633 miles (+3,233)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 121666146290
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass100,400 miles (+2,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 100,400 miles
- Test number
- 150214444205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,968 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,968 miles
- Test number
- 271533858611
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,977 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 94,977 miles
- Test number
- 585517901971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,924 miles (+1,553)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,924 miles
- Test number
- 398699495367
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass93,371 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,371 miles
- Test number
- 397392797196
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fail93,371 miles (+4,627)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,371 miles
- Test number
- 495877343321
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective not opening unable to inspect engine bay (3.1 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass88,744 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,744 miles
- Test number
- 813376247272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,744 miles (+8,901)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,744 miles
- Test number
- 494832711977
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working pump blocked (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,843 miles (+214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 79,843 miles
- Test number
- 934535519598
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryStone chip zone b on windscreen
Fail79,629 miles (+10,357)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,629 miles
- Test number
- 849970651731
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryStone chip zone b on windscreen
Pass69,272 miles (+9,115)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,272 miles
- Test number
- 996997783249
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Pass60,157 miles (+10,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 60,157 miles
- Test number
- 912805409615
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low (just mot pass)--rec attention a.s.a.p
Pass49,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,772 miles
- Test number
- 966400885136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 JCU
- Does LM61 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 JCU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 JCU?
- The MOT on LM61 JCU is valid until 4 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 JCU done?
- LM61 JCU was recorded at 108,920 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
- Has LM61 JCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 JCU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 JCU 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 JCU find?
- LM61 JCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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