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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

K61 XPHMOT history

K61 XPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,940 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K61 XPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K61 XPH was last recorded at 60,940 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2022: 60,940 miles, lower than 60,942 miles on 4 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,940 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,940 miles
  • 2025 – 60,940 miles
  • 2024 – 60,940 miles
  • 2023 – 60,940 miles
  • 2022 – 60,940 miles
  • 2021 – 60,942 miles
  • 2017 – 60,941 miles
  • 2016 – 60,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Pad warning light on at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,940 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    512962759819
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass60,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    347772316213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,940 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    116452486087
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass60,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    404474760006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    146511046572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    462896653755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,940 miles (-2)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    483486001574
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,942 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    584172561962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail60,941 miles6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    819421183056
    • MajorEmissions not tested car starting to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

  10. Pass60,941 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    967245492916
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

  11. Fail60,940 miles7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    208053150116
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster siezed (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster seized (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

  12. Pass60,940 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    825553928519
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail60,940 miles3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    789111502130
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about K61 XPH

Does K61 XPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K61 XPH is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K61 XPH?
The MOT on K61 XPH is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K61 XPH done?
K61 XPH was recorded at 60,940 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has K61 XPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K61 XPH has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K61 XPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K61 XPH find?
K61 XPH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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