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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 EWLMOT history

LR61 EWL is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 146,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,055 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 EWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR61 EWL was last recorded at 146,055 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 14,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,650 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,405 miles
Average per year
6,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,055 miles
  • 2025 – 131,650 miles
  • 2024 – 130,572 miles
  • 2023 – 128,654 miles
  • 2022 – 126,688 miles
  • 2021 – 123,613 miles
  • 2019 – 118,304 miles
  • 2018 – 110,754 miles
  • 2017 – 100,376 miles
  • 2016 – 90,393 miles
  • 2015 – 79,784 miles
  • 2014 – 71,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,055 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit, lens broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front diagonal arm, front bush has oil or grease around it. no excessive movement.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,055 miles (+14,405)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,055 miles
    Test number
    554825349418
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit, lens broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front diagonal arm, front bush has oil or grease around it. no excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass131,650 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    498843112880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,572 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,572 miles
    Test number
    568237202797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,654 miles (+1,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    347271801670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass126,688 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,688 miles
    Test number
    346784946289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,613 miles
    Test number
    890236335069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,613 miles (+5,309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,613 miles
    Test number
    570691032852
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass118,304 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,304 miles
    Test number
    522979466633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,754 miles
    Test number
    106044986857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,754 miles (+10,378)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,754 miles
    Test number
    697920406760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass100,376 miles (+9,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    403015588107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass90,393 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    737068039142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,784 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    947473369381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    916216714360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 EWL

Does LR61 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 EWL expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 EWL?
The MOT on LR61 EWL expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 EWL done?
LR61 EWL was recorded at 146,055 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,257 miles a year.
Has LR61 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 EWL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 EWL 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 EWL find?
LR61 EWL failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexible section.; exhaust system insecure, and 6 more.

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