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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X61 FKEMOT history

X61 FKE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 69,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

X61 FKE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,390 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 FKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 FKE was last recorded at 69,390 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,087 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,390 miles
  • 2024 – 69,087 miles
  • 2018 – 68,702 miles
  • 2012 – 68,535 miles
  • 2009 – 66,122 miles
  • 2008 – 60,010 miles
  • 2007 – 54,192 miles
  • 2006 – 48,945 miles
  • 2005 – 38,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,390 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,390 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    180917773535
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,087 miles (+385)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    457959385195
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,702 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    825688438961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,535 miles (+2,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    109968672275
    • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass66,122 miles (+6,112)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    434767609433
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • NoteCoil springs are coroded
    • NoteFront d rubbers have slight play
    • NoteN/s side repeater is slightly white
    • NoteRear brake pipes are slightly coroded
    • NoteRear discs are in poor condtion

  6. Pass60,010 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    582987898129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,192 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,192 miles
    Test number
    584965497140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    472996956179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,945 miles (+10,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    263953456432
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass38,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    464616885190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,323 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    592576085144
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about X61 FKE

Does X61 FKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 FKE is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X61 FKE?
The MOT on X61 FKE is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X61 FKE done?
X61 FKE was recorded at 69,390 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has X61 FKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 FKE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2006.
Has the mileage on X61 FKE 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 X61 FKE find?
X61 FKE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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