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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FXMMOT history

LS61 FXM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LS61 FXM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,726 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FXM was last recorded at 83,726 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,576 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,150 miles
Average per year
5,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,726 miles
  • 2025 – 80,576 miles
  • 2024 – 77,865 miles
  • 2023 – 74,972 miles
  • 2022 – 72,358 miles
  • 2021 – 70,140 miles
  • 2020 – 63,520 miles
  • 2019 – 54,643 miles
  • 2018 – 44,744 miles
  • 2017 – 35,883 miles
  • 2016 – 27,710 miles
  • 2015 – 18,261 miles
  • 2014 – 15,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    490794884126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail83,726 miles (+3,150)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    431465279065
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass80,576 miles (+2,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    266471372585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass77,865 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    354323427775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,861 miles (+2,889)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    924853542589
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
  6. Pass74,972 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    501639013242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass72,358 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    453939543865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    313027858977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,140 miles (+6,620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    329577847655
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass63,520 miles (+8,877)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    220099799089
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass54,643 miles (+9,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,643 miles
    Test number
    964334746783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,744 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    343705041010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,883 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    932152527262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,710 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    495317611043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,261 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    638501485167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,055 miles
    Test number
    826245644285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FXM

Does LS61 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FXM is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FXM?
The MOT on LS61 FXM is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FXM done?
LS61 FXM was recorded at 83,726 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
Has LS61 FXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FXM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FXM 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 FXM find?
LS61 FXM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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