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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FXHMOT history

LS61 FXH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS61 FXH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,825 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FXH was last recorded at 159,825 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,814 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,825 miles
  • 2025 – 152,358 miles
  • 2024 – 145,862 miles
  • 2023 – 137,747 miles
  • 2022 – 133,295 miles
  • 2021 – 130,663 miles
  • 2019 – 126,198 miles
  • 2018 – 113,719 miles
  • 2016 – 92,611 miles
  • 2015 – 83,288 miles
  • 2014 – 59,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,825 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,825 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,825 miles
    Test number
    524566693039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,814 miles (+7,456)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,814 miles
    Test number
    880801580822
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp image
  3. Pass152,358 miles (+6,496)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    385775674792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass145,862 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,862 miles
    Test number
    742163425541
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail145,860 miles (+1,633)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,860 miles
    Test number
    248641673591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,227 miles (+6,480)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,227 miles
    Test number
    579124821876
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear quadrant and sill end corroded
  7. Pass137,747 miles (+4,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,747 miles
    Test number
    466627258147
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to legal limit
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear underside
  8. Pass133,295 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    392437588814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,663 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    234341485769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,660 miles (+4,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    238858556657
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass126,198 miles (+12,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,198 miles
    Test number
    671843028508
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet catch missing
  12. Pass113,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    121956686101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail113,698 miles (+8,877)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,698 miles
    Test number
    368384783161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass104,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,821 miles
    Test number
    451267920815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail104,820 miles (+12,209)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    397470058470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass92,611 miles (+9,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    754607769094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
  17. Pass83,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    412748334055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail83,288 miles (+23,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    666427905753
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass59,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    927446354387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,447 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    126106354390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS61 FXH

Does LS61 FXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FXH is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FXH?
The MOT on LS61 FXH is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FXH done?
LS61 FXH was recorded at 159,825 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,495 miles a year.
Has LS61 FXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FXH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FXH 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 FXH find?
LS61 FXH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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