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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

EW 30MOT history

EW 30 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

EW 30 black 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,990 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EW 30
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EW 30 was last recorded at 149,990 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2013: 28,784 miles, lower than 28,897 miles on 5 Mar 2013.

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
141,980 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,010 miles
Average per year
9,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,990 miles
  • 2024 – 141,980 miles
  • 2023 – 133,720 miles
  • 2022 – 125,412 miles
  • 2021 – 118,303 miles
  • 2020 – 109,274 miles
  • 2019 – 98,600 miles
  • 2018 – 85,252 miles
  • 2017 – 73,273 miles
  • 2016 – 60,616 miles
  • 2015 – 50,131 miles
  • 2014 – 39,131 miles
  • 2013 – 28,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,990 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,990 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,990 miles
    Test number
    120013643505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,980 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,980 miles
    Test number
    568017409992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,720 miles (+8,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    454245547381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,412 miles (+7,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    638869139014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,303 miles (+9,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    686062897404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,274 miles (+10,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    131089819251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    292483870261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,600 miles (+13,348)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    170664588605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,252 miles (+11,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    465875966619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass73,273 miles (+12,657)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    234844038916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,616 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    606277860875
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  12. Fail60,572 miles (+10,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    995277818529
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  13. Pass50,131 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    585562355181
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  14. Fail50,131 miles (+11,000)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    859972155155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass39,131 miles (+10,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    269663644112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,784 miles (-113)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,784 miles
    Test number
    919185073115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,897 miles
    Test number
    546704963013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EW 30

What vehicle is registration EW 30 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EW 30 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EW 30 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EW 30 is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on EW 30?
The MOT on EW 30 is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EW 30 done?
EW 30 was recorded at 149,990 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,518 miles a year.
Has EW 30 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EW 30 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on EW 30 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on EW 30 find?
EW 30 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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