
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass80,123 miles (+937)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,123 miles
- Test number
- 549883148398
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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
Pass32,054 miles (+11,612)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 32,054 miles
- Test number
- 582590949085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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