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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 XNLMOT history

LS61 XNL is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LS61 XNL white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
151,249 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 XNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 XNL was last recorded at 151,249 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,151 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
10,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,249 miles
  • 2024 – 141,505 miles
  • 2023 – 139,637 miles
  • 2022 – 136,093 miles
  • 2021 – 120,271 miles
  • 2020 – 102,631 miles
  • 2019 – 89,881 miles
  • 2018 – 79,545 miles
  • 2017 – 66,896 miles
  • 2016 – 54,479 miles
  • 2015 – 40,570 miles
  • 2014 – 39,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,249 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • NSF tyre slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,249 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,249 miles
    Test number
    361146050091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,151 miles (+9,646)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,151 miles
    Test number
    939334749258
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass141,505 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,505 miles
    Test number
    856396610903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,503 miles (+1,866)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,503 miles
    Test number
    127813362971
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass139,637 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,637 miles
    Test number
    814176378975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    372485862593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission to clean
  7. Fail136,093 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    943204172534
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail136,093 miles (+15,822)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    431612738115
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass120,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,271 miles
    Test number
    687538267477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,271 miles (+17,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,271 miles
    Test number
    564386071554
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  11. Pass102,631 miles (+12,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    267775334413
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean
  12. Pass89,881 miles (+10,336)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    848026220853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,545 miles (+12,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,545 miles
    Test number
    236920707341
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre slightly perished
  14. Pass66,896 miles (+12,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    340430203124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,479 miles (+13,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    448129267964
    • AdvisoryItems removed from windscreen prior to test.
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre slightly perished
  16. Pass40,570 miles (+1,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    126740425096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass39,108 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    385641644265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail39,108 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    916511144211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 XNL

Does LS61 XNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 XNL expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 XNL?
The MOT on LS61 XNL expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 XNL done?
LS61 XNL was recorded at 151,249 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 10,762 miles a year.
Has LS61 XNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 XNL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 XNL 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 XNL find?
LS61 XNL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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