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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LM61 PFEMOT history

LM61 PFE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM61 PFE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,114 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PFE was last recorded at 126,114 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,114 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,114 miles
  • 2025 – 121,057 miles
  • 2024 – 117,678 miles
  • 2023 – 101,614 miles
  • 2022 – 88,186 miles
  • 2021 – 77,865 miles
  • 2020 – 73,863 miles
  • 2019 – 64,418 miles
  • 2018 – 53,008 miles
  • 2016 – 40,206 miles
  • 2015 – 28,843 miles
  • 2014 – 21,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,114 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Osr tyre worn on edges on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,114 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,114 miles
    Test number
    544966436937
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

  2. Fail126,114 miles (+5,057)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,114 miles
    Test number
    661647476658
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

  3. Pass121,057 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    357648111479
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,041 miles (+3,363)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    615168262470
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    198289051546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,678 miles (+14)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    875229832442
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,664 miles (+16,050)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,664 miles
    Test number
    220405555073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,614 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    235836959291
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail101,614 miles (+13,428)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    639867828380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    152295528964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail88,186 miles (+10,321)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    667972947407
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,865 miles (+4,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    329600085218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,863 miles (+9,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    259935869824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    870525104969
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on edges on limit

  15. Fail64,418 miles (+11,410)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    732114618674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on edges on limit
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  16. Pass53,008 miles (+12,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    408722533198
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNsr pads getting low

  17. Pass40,206 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    221617954973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,843 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    965745687562
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn

  19. Fail28,801 miles (+7,767)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,801 miles
    Test number
    814554246883
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn

  20. Pass21,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,034 miles
    Test number
    366577484486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 PFE

Does LM61 PFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PFE is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PFE?
The MOT on LM61 PFE is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 PFE done?
LM61 PFE was recorded at 126,114 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,259 miles a year.
Has LM61 PFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PFE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 PFE 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 PFE find?
LM61 PFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s, and 2 more.

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