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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

K30 CHRMOT history

K30 CHR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2023.

K30 CHR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
123,137 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 CHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 CHR was last recorded at 123,137 miles on 17 Jun 2023, 11,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2014: 76,393 miles, lower than 153,300 miles on 27 Jan 2014.

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
112,129 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
11,008 miles
Average per year
2,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,137 miles
  • 2022 – 112,129 miles
  • 2018 – 107,428 miles
  • 2017 – 100,220 miles
  • 2015 – 89,393 miles
  • 2014 – 76,393 miles
  • 2012 – 153,223 miles
  • 2010 – 140,743 miles
  • 2009 – 125,467 miles
  • 2008 – 90,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,137 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,137 miles (+11,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,137 miles
    Test number
    658221845168
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,129 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,129 miles
    Test number
    939595989257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,428 miles (+7,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,428 miles
    Test number
    498622621022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass100,220 miles (+10,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    704197700094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass89,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,393 miles
    Test number
    871571618015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,393 miles (+13,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,393 miles
    Test number
    489916553013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating o/s/rear lamp broken (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass76,393 miles (-76,907)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    425598504338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    506087024031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail153,300 miles (+77)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    929077624082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass153,223 miles (+5,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    153,223 miles
    Test number
    955843852395
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  11. Pass147,478 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,478 miles
    Test number
    206296602205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    140,743 miles
    Test number
    483374950397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,743 miles (+15,276)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,743 miles
    Test number
    490454150350
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass125,467 miles (+35,071)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    214028759286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,396 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    352319158467
    • NoteRear number platte de-laminating

Questions about K30 CHR

Does K30 CHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 CHR expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 CHR?
The MOT on K30 CHR expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 CHR done?
K30 CHR was recorded at 123,137 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2023, an average of 2,219 miles a year.
Has K30 CHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 CHR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on K30 CHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 CHR find?
K30 CHR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded; front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides outer; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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