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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 ULVMOT history

LM61 ULV is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LM61 ULV black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,097 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ULV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ULV was last recorded at 130,097 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 9,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,629 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,468 miles
Average per year
7,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,097 miles
  • 2024 – 120,629 miles
  • 2023 – 111,556 miles
  • 2022 – 103,695 miles
  • 2021 – 97,843 miles
  • 2020 – 95,453 miles
  • 2019 – 92,888 miles
  • 2018 – 86,989 miles
  • 2017 – 81,690 miles
  • 2016 – 75,758 miles
  • 2015 – 61,443 miles
  • 2014 – 49,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,097 miles
    Test number
    241530431126
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail130,097 miles (+9,468)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,097 miles
    Test number
    450263431275
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass120,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    220453909769
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail120,629 miles (+9,073)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    549865168390
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass111,556 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,556 miles
    Test number
    301669278846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,695 miles (+5,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,695 miles
    Test number
    153545273737
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass97,843 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    129902411090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,453 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,453 miles
    Test number
    771022822007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp in secure

  9. Pass92,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    376678085439
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail92,888 miles (+5,899)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    190995659193
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass86,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    950777277742
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail86,989 miles (+5,299)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    991001698993
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass81,690 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    926805091529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,758 miles (+14,315)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    928664055115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,443 miles (+12,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    258233857856
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass49,338 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    765203354300
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail49,338 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    145663754335
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 ULV

Does LM61 ULV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ULV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ULV?
The MOT on LM61 ULV is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ULV done?
LM61 ULV was recorded at 130,097 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,354 miles a year.
Has LM61 ULV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ULV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ULV 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 ULV find?
LM61 ULV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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