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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FXUMOT history

LS61 FXU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LS61 FXU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,821 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS61 FXU was last recorded at 150,821 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 16,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,322 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,499 miles
Average per year
10,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,821 miles
  • 2025 – 134,322 miles
  • 2024 – 126,812 miles
  • 2023 – 120,672 miles
  • 2022 – 110,581 miles
  • 2021 – 108,281 miles
  • 2020 – 106,267 miles
  • 2019 – 92,332 miles
  • 2018 – 79,298 miles
  • 2017 – 65,743 miles
  • 2016 – 52,512 miles
  • 2015 – 45,688 miles
  • 2014 – 28,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,821 miles
    Test number
    208035771250
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail150,821 miles (+16,499)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,821 miles
    Test number
    787337906783
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass134,322 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,322 miles
    Test number
    914954073246
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail134,322 miles (+7,510)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,322 miles
    Test number
    684362141131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,812 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,812 miles
    Test number
    211228265049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    324980336367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail120,672 miles (+10,091)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    240293362351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect spring missing (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass110,581 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,581 miles
    Test number
    378955238325
    • AdvisoryEngine and chassis are covered by undertrays
  9. Pass108,281 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    259736567080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    595098711397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,267 miles (+13,935)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    982762871071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass92,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    680698636321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,332 miles (+13,034)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    817232007345
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass79,298 miles (+13,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    611266821881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,743 miles (+13,231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,743 miles
    Test number
    392731563737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,512 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    384782905310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,688 miles (+17,019)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    830619012956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,669 miles
    Test number
    955284374263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FXU

Does LS61 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FXU is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FXU?
The MOT on LS61 FXU is valid until 30 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 FXU done?
LS61 FXU was recorded at 150,821 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 10,135 miles a year.
Has LS61 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FXU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FXU 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 FXU find?
LS61 FXU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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