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BMW 120

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FXCMOT history

LS61 FXC is a black petrol BMW 120 first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

LS61 FXC black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,787 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FXC was last recorded at 81,787 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 3,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,270 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,517 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,787 miles
  • 2025 – 78,270 miles
  • 2024 – 73,149 miles
  • 2023 – 70,771 miles
  • 2022 – 69,958 miles
  • 2021 – 69,539 miles
  • 2020 – 66,412 miles
  • 2019 – 63,094 miles
  • 2018 – 54,651 miles
  • 2017 – 47,440 miles
  • 2016 – 43,469 miles
  • 2015 – 35,947 miles
  • 2014 – 26,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    760552784893
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail81,787 miles (+3,517)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    380985064443
    • Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure Secured during test (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,270 miles
    Test number
    806416196757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,236 miles (+5,087)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    568730116410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass73,149 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    579683490786
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,771 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    106228819841
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre not a run flat tyre (rest are run flats)

  7. Pass69,958 miles (+419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    287259065152
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock is por in operation repair or replace.
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge

  8. Pass69,539 miles (+3,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    398048415721
    • AdvisoryTHIS VEHICLE ENGINE NO IS N43V B20A E 81 82 87 88 MODEL OTHERWISE IT WILL FAIL THE VST EMMISION TEST
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn to 3mm n/s and both are worn at inner edge

  9. Pass66,412 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    216373873387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,404 miles (+3,310)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    623344810797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,094 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    491088191719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,651 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,651 miles
    Test number
    337546457800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,440 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    465811898145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,469 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    946164739409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,947 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    587496735233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,466 miles
    Test number
    155989834235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FXC

Does LS61 FXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FXC is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FXC?
The MOT on LS61 FXC is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FXC done?
LS61 FXC was recorded at 81,787 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has LS61 FXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FXC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FXC 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 FXC find?
LS61 FXC passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge.

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