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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

K30 DJYMOT history

K30 DJY is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

K30 DJY blue 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,473 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 DJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 DJY was last recorded at 123,473 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,473 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,473 miles
  • 2025 – 122,908 miles
  • 2024 – 122,157 miles
  • 2023 – 118,706 miles
  • 2022 – 114,611 miles
  • 2021 – 110,176 miles
  • 2020 – 105,865 miles
  • 2019 – 100,355 miles
  • 2018 – 97,058 miles
  • 2017 – 93,111 miles
  • 2016 – 88,837 miles
  • 2015 – 84,484 miles
  • 2014 – 83,450 miles
  • 2013 – 81,336 miles
  • 2012 – 78,651 miles
  • 2011 – 76,089 miles
  • 2010 – 69,418 miles
  • 2009 – 58,903 miles
  • 2008 – 53,752 miles
  • 2007 – 47,716 miles
  • 2006 – 38,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,473 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,473 miles
    Test number
    678709390865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Fail123,473 miles (+565)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,473 miles
    Test number
    816641470511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass122,908 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    824192046567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,157 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,157 miles
    Test number
    890425305099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,706 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,706 miles
    Test number
    329640755168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    592423468287
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail114,611 miles (+4,435)2 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    833961864772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,176 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,176 miles
    Test number
    167454297603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,865 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    589578211402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail105,798 miles (+5,443)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,798 miles
    Test number
    440378171728
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass100,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    856407197395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,355 miles (+3,297)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    611802890247
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass97,058 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,058 miles
    Test number
    351396618969
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail97,056 miles (+3,945)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    762342969121
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass93,111 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    188893919318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,837 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,837 miles
    Test number
    619184611863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,484 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    937339465025
    • NoteFuel cap sealing cracked
    • NoteNSF/OSF Brake disc dust cover broken
  18. Fail84,480 miles (+1,030)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    348964565020
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing cracked
    • NoteNSF/OSF Brake disc dust cover broken
  19. Pass83,450 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    946964164005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,336 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    176268553476
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outter edges
  21. Fail81,334 miles (+2,683)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    179666253034
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outter edges
  22. Pass78,651 miles (+2,562)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    265605852007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outter edges
  23. Pass76,089 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    817875641032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,418 miles (+10,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    182163040032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass58,903 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    871387059004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rear trailing arm bushes
  26. Fail58,903 miles (+5,151)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    200217859053
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rear trailing arm bushes
  27. Pass53,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    342739258012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail53,752 miles (+6,036)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    472919958086
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass47,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    261054197003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,716 miles (+584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    732573297049
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  31. Fail47,132 miles (+8,478)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    374732187075
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  32. Pass38,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    973808856079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 DJY

Does K30 DJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 DJY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 DJY?
The MOT on K30 DJY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 DJY done?
K30 DJY was recorded at 123,473 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,210 miles a year.
Has K30 DJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 DJY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 DJY 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 K30 DJY find?
K30 DJY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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