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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 KUWMOT history

LM61 KUW is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LM61 KUW blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,568 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 KUW
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
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 KUW was last recorded at 143,568 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,774 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
10,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,568 miles
  • 2025 – 137,774 miles
  • 2023 – 131,049 miles
  • 2022 – 113,898 miles
  • 2021 – 72,669 miles
  • 2020 – 52,914 miles
  • 2019 – 46,197 miles
  • 2018 – 41,652 miles
  • 2017 – 37,148 miles
  • 2016 – 32,748 miles
  • 2015 – 25,451 miles
  • 2014 – 20,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,568 miles
  • AdvisoryFront ns/os - headlamp condensation
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,568 miles (+5,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,568 miles
    Test number
    181536267018
    • AdvisoryFront ns/os - headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass137,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,774 miles
    Test number
    221584820288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,774 miles (+6,725)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,774 miles
    Test number
    500593314879
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass131,049 miles (+17,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    809690636584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass113,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    661191894146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,898 miles (+41,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    990520569340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass72,669 miles (+19,755)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    732561919744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,914 miles (+6,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,914 miles
    Test number
    172782374458
    • 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))
  9. Pass46,197 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    415038048939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,652 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    844536996390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,645 miles (+4,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    221730978157
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass37,148 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,148 miles
    Test number
    135741073797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,748 miles (+7,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,748 miles
    Test number
    199132303711
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass25,451 miles (+5,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,451 miles
    Test number
    174841905100
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing low
  15. Pass20,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,132 miles
    Test number
    946049074214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 KUW

Does LM61 KUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 KUW is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 KUW?
The MOT on LM61 KUW is valid until 20 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 KUW done?
LM61 KUW was recorded at 143,568 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 10,893 miles a year.
Has LM61 KUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 KUW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 KUW 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 KUW find?
LM61 KUW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front ns/os - headlamp condensation; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os.

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