BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LS61 FXJMOT history
LS61 FXJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,617 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 FXJ
- 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
- 27 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 FXJ was last recorded at 135,617 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,606 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 8,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,617 miles
- 2024 – 127,370 miles
- 2023 – 119,118 miles
- 2022 – 107,742 miles
- 2021 – 104,943 miles
- 2020 – 102,106 miles
- 2019 – 97,939 miles
- 2018 – 90,924 miles
- 2017 – 83,884 miles
- 2016 – 71,876 miles
- 2015 – 55,332 miles
- 2014 – 40,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,617 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPark brake only just made minimum requirements
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,617 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,617 miles
- Test number
- 146525905951
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake only just made minimum requirements
Fail135,606 miles (+8,236)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,606 miles
- Test number
- 353877000971
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass127,370 miles (+8,252)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 127,370 miles
- Test number
- 543093563893
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake poor efficience
Pass119,118 miles (+6,223)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 119,118 miles
- Test number
- 306848453935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,895 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 112,895 miles
- Test number
- 891589134268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,892 miles (+5,150)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,892 miles
- Test number
- 534660558110
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass107,742 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,742 miles
- Test number
- 911664782851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,943 miles (+2,837)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,943 miles
- Test number
- 847471799965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,106 miles (+4,167)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 102,106 miles
- Test number
- 216361460689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,939 miles (+387)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,939 miles
- Test number
- 978299118923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,552 miles (+6,628)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,552 miles
- Test number
- 616058237244
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,924 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 90,924 miles
- Test number
- 308116621794
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail90,924 miles (+7,040)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,924 miles
- Test number
- 806525515924
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,884 miles (+12,008)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,884 miles
- Test number
- 231324187667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,876 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 71,876 miles
- Test number
- 438503014936
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail71,876 miles (+16,544)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,876 miles
- Test number
- 737251030642
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,332 miles (+15,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 55,332 miles
- Test number
- 343224264369
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass40,048 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,048 miles
- Test number
- 739416964229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LS61 FXJ
- Does LS61 FXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FXJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 FXJ?
- The MOT on LS61 FXJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 FXJ done?
- LS61 FXJ was recorded at 135,617 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,460 miles a year.
- Has LS61 FXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 FXJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS61 FXJ 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 FXJ find?
- LS61 FXJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge; nearside rear inner subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear inner subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.
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