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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FJAMOT history

LS61 FJA is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LS61 FJA white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,069 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FJA was last recorded at 95,069 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 11,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,160 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,909 miles
Average per year
6,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,069 miles
  • 2025 – 83,160 miles
  • 2024 – 71,137 miles
  • 2023 – 64,414 miles
  • 2022 – 60,116 miles
  • 2021 – 54,883 miles
  • 2020 – 52,007 miles
  • 2019 – 45,892 miles
  • 2018 – 38,197 miles
  • 2017 – 30,813 miles
  • 2016 – 30,799 miles
  • 2015 – 26,515 miles
  • 2014 – 18,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,069 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,069 miles (+11,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    436810885043
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass83,160 miles (+12,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,160 miles
    Test number
    190554001841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass71,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    977138140794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,136 miles (+6,722)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    503965330202
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,414 miles (+4,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    630256692784
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has undulations in the carass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has undulations in the carcuss (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass60,116 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,116 miles
    Test number
    230650202039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,883 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    560789072057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,007 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    793696119997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail51,956 miles (+6,064)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    501770653990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,892 miles (+7,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    425354998386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,197 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    476940917421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,813 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,813 miles
    Test number
    191768190011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,799 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,799 miles
    Test number
    594840049261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,515 miles (+8,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    710416052783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre/nail
    • AdvisoryDashboard warning light on

  15. Pass18,249 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,249 miles
    Test number
    395473674251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 FJA

Does LS61 FJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FJA is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FJA?
The MOT on LS61 FJA is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FJA done?
LS61 FJA was recorded at 95,069 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,682 miles a year.
Has LS61 FJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FJA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 FJA 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 FJA find?
LS61 FJA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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