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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V61 DYXMOT history

V61 DYX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V61 DYX green 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,225 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 DYX was last recorded at 88,225 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,722 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,503 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,225 miles
  • 2025 – 83,722 miles
  • 2024 – 80,852 miles
  • 2023 – 78,939 miles
  • 2022 – 75,785 miles
  • 2021 – 72,246 miles
  • 2020 – 69,924 miles
  • 2019 – 66,530 miles
  • 2018 – 64,132 miles
  • 2017 – 60,870 miles
  • 2016 – 57,317 miles
  • 2015 – 54,460 miles
  • 2014 – 52,499 miles
  • 2013 – 50,191 miles
  • 2012 – 46,036 miles
  • 2011 – 40,050 miles
  • 2010 – 38,759 miles
  • 2009 – 36,628 miles
  • 2008 – 34,224 miles
  • 2007 – 31,214 miles
  • 2006 – 28,175 miles
  • 2005 – 24,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,225 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,225 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    138151327856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,722 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    191048194803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,852 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    753169328301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,939 miles (+3,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,939 miles
    Test number
    696084531808
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,785 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    349604639002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,246 miles (+2,322)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    374093101422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass69,924 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    236999829676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,530 miles (+2,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    883931298986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,132 miles (+3,262)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    215861003062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass60,870 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    590218184420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,317 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    174155285776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,460 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    726533515289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,499 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    445438224279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,191 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    696649923259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,036 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    207317912233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass46,036 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    706327512274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,050 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    778373441224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,759 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,759 miles
    Test number
    541558820257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,628 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    422050349210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,224 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,224 miles
    Test number
    840072448290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass31,214 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,214 miles
    Test number
    862079327246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,175 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    480564646290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,508 miles
    Test number
    181977205235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 DYX

Does V61 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 DYX is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V61 DYX?
The MOT on V61 DYX 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 V61 DYX done?
V61 DYX was recorded at 88,225 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has V61 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 DYX has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on V61 DYX 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 V61 DYX find?
V61 DYX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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