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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FKEMOT history

LS61 FKE is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

LS61 FKE blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,735 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FKE
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 expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FKE was last recorded at 104,735 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,633 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
5,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,735 miles
  • 2024 – 101,235 miles
  • 2023 – 99,803 miles
  • 2022 – 97,469 miles
  • 2021 – 93,056 miles
  • 2020 – 88,452 miles
  • 2019 – 84,540 miles
  • 2018 – 73,608 miles
  • 2017 – 64,554 miles
  • 2015 – 53,699 miles
  • 2014 – 41,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,735 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,735 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    652164355919
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail104,633 miles (+3,398)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    565488357940
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass101,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    989364461990
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking bake readings fluctuate
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just passed

  4. Fail101,235 miles (+1,432)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    357923233720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking bake readings fluctuate
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just passed

  5. Pass99,803 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    404754861779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass97,469 miles (+4,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    839676933730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,056 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    774590020129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,452 miles (+3,912)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    402341931124
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  9. Pass84,540 miles (+4,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,540 miles
    Test number
    883742506069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency slightly reduced

  10. Pass80,298 miles (+6,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    305082569341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    347921820077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,608 miles (+9,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    165770626040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    958479156624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Fail64,554 miles (+10,855)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    389349083816
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,699 miles (+11,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    727550956644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,913 miles
    Test number
    919280094224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FKE

Does LS61 FKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 FKE expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FKE?
The MOT on LS61 FKE expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 FKE done?
LS61 FKE was recorded at 104,735 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 5,699 miles a year.
Has LS61 FKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FKE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 FKE 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 FKE find?
LS61 FKE passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both.

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