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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 EVJMOT history

LR61 EVJ is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
148,618 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 EVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 EVJ was last recorded at 148,618 miles on 7 May 2026, 11,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,426 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,192 miles
Average per year
10,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,618 miles
  • 2025 – 137,426 miles
  • 2024 – 129,944 miles
  • 2023 – 118,092 miles
  • 2022 – 108,490 miles
  • 2021 – 96,151 miles
  • 2019 – 80,123 miles
  • 2018 – 44,809 miles
  • 2017 – 40,215 miles
  • 2016 – 32,054 miles
  • 2014 – 20,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,618 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front bumper slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,618 miles (+11,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,618 miles
    Test number
    435364282737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass137,426 miles (+356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,426 miles
    Test number
    388003123394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail137,070 miles (+7,126)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,070 miles
    Test number
    207982046510
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass129,944 miles (+511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,944 miles
    Test number
    538100312973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  5. Fail129,433 miles (+11,341)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,433 miles
    Test number
    224275110435
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose/seized bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  6. Pass118,092 miles (+9,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,092 miles
    Test number
    584532353390
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak
  7. Pass108,490 miles (+12,339)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    733833402634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,151 miles (+235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    229681851565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail95,916 miles (+15,793)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    152594953746
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass80,123 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,123 miles
    Test number
    549883148398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,186 miles (+34,377)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,186 miles
    Test number
    584384510981
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass44,809 miles (+4,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    655688093013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass40,215 miles (+8,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    947749081988
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring components
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers obscuring components
  14. Pass32,054 miles (+11,612)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,054 miles
    Test number
    582590949085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,442 miles
    Test number
    415864034230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 EVJ

Does LR61 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 EVJ is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 EVJ?
The MOT on LR61 EVJ is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 EVJ done?
LR61 EVJ was recorded at 148,618 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,949 miles a year.
Has LR61 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 EVJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 EVJ 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 LR61 EVJ find?
LR61 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front bumper damaged but secure; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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