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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X61 BLBMOT history

X61 BLB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

X61 BLB grey 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
182,736 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 BLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 BLB was last recorded at 182,736 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2009: 14,075 miles, lower than 108,010 miles on 25 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,455 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,281 miles
Average per year
5,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,736 miles
  • 2024 – 174,455 miles
  • 2023 – 166,060 miles
  • 2022 – 161,316 miles
  • 2018 – 156,825 miles
  • 2017 – 150,223 miles
  • 2016 – 141,122 miles
  • 2015 – 135,694 miles
  • 2014 – 128,690 miles
  • 2013 – 121,565 miles
  • 2012 – 118,388 miles
  • 2011 – 116,489 miles
  • 2010 – 114,516 miles
  • 2009 – 14,075 miles
  • 2008 – 108,010 miles
  • 2007 – 100,708 miles
  • 2006 – 75,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,736 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,736 miles (+8,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,736 miles
    Test number
    207294145156
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,455 miles (+8,395)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,455 miles
    Test number
    808805213164
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  3. Pass166,060 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,060 miles
    Test number
    624420633965
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail166,058 miles (+4,742)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,058 miles
    Test number
    795561629695
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass161,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    131922675071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,316 miles (+4,491)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    224164208339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass156,825 miles (+6,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,825 miles
    Test number
    365432379396
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,223 miles (+9,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,223 miles
    Test number
    282176664400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  9. Pass141,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,122 miles
    Test number
    964404178735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,122 miles (+5,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,122 miles
    Test number
    445185658602
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass135,694 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,694 miles
    Test number
    773936600861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,693 miles (+7,003)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,693 miles
    Test number
    501436699975
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides from inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass128,690 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    516656524332
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail128,690 miles (+7,125)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    656436624396
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass121,565 miles (+3,177)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    326923223396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass118,388 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    496388622431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,489 miles (+1,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    239496311309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass114,516 miles (+100,441)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    761357700330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,075 miles (-93,935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    114437919362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,010 miles
    Test number
    434290038313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail108,010 miles (+7,302)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,010 miles
    Test number
    834460638392
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass100,708 miles (+24,767)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,708 miles
    Test number
    190148517200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    834919116259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X61 BLB

Does X61 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 BLB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X61 BLB?
The MOT on X61 BLB is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X61 BLB done?
X61 BLB was recorded at 182,736 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,527 miles a year.
Has X61 BLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 BLB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X61 BLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X61 BLB find?
X61 BLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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