MOT Car Check

BMW

118 · Blue

MJ61 VBX
MOTValid
MOT due28 Dec 2026
First reg31 Jan 2012
Mileage144,803 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for MJ61 VBX.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 14 May 2026.

PASSED · 16 Dec 2025
Test date16 Dec 2025
Expiry28 Dec 2026
Test number179576290253
Mileage144,803 mi
Advisorycooling fan constantly on
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replace (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2024
Test date19 Dec 2024
Expiry28 Dec 2025
Test number131991026033
Mileage134,142 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2023
Test date18 Dec 2023
Expiry28 Dec 2024
Test number487747408272
Mileage129,284 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp condensation
PASSED · 7 Dec 2022
Test date7 Dec 2022
Expiry28 Dec 2023
Test number374117061514
Mileage122,992 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryAll round shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2022
Test date7 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number207163691087
Mileage122,992 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryAll round shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2021
Test date13 Dec 2021
Expiry28 Dec 2022
Test number934910979067
Mileage113,680 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 225.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll round shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2020
Test date18 Dec 2020
Expiry28 Dec 2021
Test number726709966628
Mileage104,999 mi
AdvisoryBody under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll round shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 12 Dec 2019
Test date12 Dec 2019
Expiry28 Dec 2020
Test number975006879652
Mileage93,419 mi
Advisoryunder body & engine covers fitted
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 12 Dec 2019
Test date12 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number413680581842
Mileage93,418 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisoryunder body & engine covers fitted
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2018
Test date22 Dec 2018
Expiry28 Dec 2019
Test number816629275938
Mileage81,511 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2017
Test date21 Dec 2017
Expiry28 Dec 2018
Test number172453592981
Mileage71,121 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 21 Dec 2017
Test date21 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number476569399668
Mileage71,121 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Dec 2016
Test date29 Dec 2016
Expiry28 Dec 2017
Test number544476602716
Mileage60,903 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2015
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry21 Dec 2016
Test number202626401168
Mileage42,969 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Jan 2015
Test date28 Jan 2015
Expiry31 Jan 2016
Test number558848125031
Mileage33,633 mi
FAILED · 28 Jan 2015
Test date28 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number929748325041
Mileage33,633 mi
FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)