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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 VOJMOT history

LS61 VOJ is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

LS61 VOJ blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
153,072 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VOJ was last recorded at 153,072 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,058 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
9,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,072 miles
  • 2024 – 141,344 miles
  • 2023 – 127,813 miles
  • 2022 – 117,770 miles
  • 2021 – 108,442 miles
  • 2020 – 103,212 miles
  • 2019 – 97,521 miles
  • 2018 – 91,754 miles
  • 2017 – 66,751 miles
  • 2015 – 56,077 miles
  • 2014 – 48,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,072 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,072 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,072 miles
    Test number
    166943582059
    • 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))

  2. Fail153,058 miles (+11,714)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,058 miles
    Test number
    792330766322
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to play in o/s/r wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass141,344 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,344 miles
    Test number
    478268883994
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail141,253 miles (+13,440)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,253 miles
    Test number
    679123174062
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,813 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,813 miles
    Test number
    682748431546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    437901278131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,770 miles (+9,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    560711192019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,442 miles
    Test number
    936745323781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail108,437 miles (+5,225)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    290311723286
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Pass103,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,212 miles
    Test number
    653936263777
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm slight play

  11. Fail103,212 miles (+5,691)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,212 miles
    Test number
    320462465644
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm slight play

  12. Pass97,521 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    659317689721
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail97,521 miles (+5,767)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    407787012431
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass91,754 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    849404578502
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail91,754 miles (+12,940)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    855458565355
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass78,814 miles (+12,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    443134476332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre scrubbed bald on outer shoulder

  17. Pass66,751 miles (+10,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    451393863433
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass56,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    412526984364
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn

  19. Fail56,077 miles (+7,391)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    328506494371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn

  20. Pass48,686 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    455170304315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre bald on edge

Questions about LS61 VOJ

Does LS61 VOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 VOJ expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VOJ?
The MOT on LS61 VOJ expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 VOJ done?
LS61 VOJ was recorded at 153,072 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 9,769 miles a year.
Has LS61 VOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VOJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VOJ 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 VOJ find?
LS61 VOJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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