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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 EFTMOT history

LS61 EFT is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LS61 EFT blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,719 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 EFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 EFT was last recorded at 95,719 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 7,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,807 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,912 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,719 miles
  • 2025 – 87,807 miles
  • 2024 – 82,680 miles
  • 2023 – 78,656 miles
  • 2021 – 75,072 miles
  • 2020 – 66,804 miles
  • 2018 – 58,901 miles
  • 2016 – 31,954 miles
  • 2015 – 31,693 miles
  • 2014 – 23,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,719 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    489274268347
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,717 miles (+7,910)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,717 miles
    Test number
    240917921045
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass87,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,807 miles
    Test number
    372586860052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail87,807 miles (+5,127)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,807 miles
    Test number
    300438227447
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,680 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    587389563372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front wing and door damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,680 miles (+4,024)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    255119731129
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front wing and door damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,656 miles (+3,584)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    283359065265
    • 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 front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/ front wing and door cosmetic damage .

  8. Pass75,072 miles (+8,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    174273154754
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible joint defective allouing exhaust to twist more than normal but is not insecure at moment. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass66,804 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    404419046415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail66,723 miles (+7,822)3 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    920423636382
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass58,901 miles (+7,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    101367575892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,148 miles (+19,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    316559740554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass31,954 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    212940964951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,693 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,693 miles
    Test number
    139829415264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail31,693 miles (+7,936)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,693 miles
    Test number
    885859215227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass23,757 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,757 miles
    Test number
    426924504293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,753 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    547353504251
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

Questions about LS61 EFT

Does LS61 EFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 EFT is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 EFT?
The MOT on LS61 EFT is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 EFT done?
LS61 EFT was recorded at 95,719 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LS61 EFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 EFT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 EFT 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 LS61 EFT find?
LS61 EFT passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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