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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

K30 EJMMOT history

K30 EJM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

K30 EJM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
124,627 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 EJM was last recorded at 124,627 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 3,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,620 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,007 miles
Average per year
5,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,627 miles
  • 2022 – 121,620 miles
  • 2021 – 120,163 miles
  • 2020 – 116,203 miles
  • 2019 – 108,375 miles
  • 2018 – 107,101 miles
  • 2017 – 104,381 miles
  • 2015 – 101,096 miles
  • 2014 – 85,127 miles
  • 2012 – 69,681 miles
  • 2011 – 62,320 miles
  • 2010 – 54,205 miles
  • 2009 – 46,078 miles
  • 2008 – 37,456 miles
  • 2007 – 28,747 miles
  • 2006 – 20,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,627 miles (+3,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    818870090076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,620 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    739237567548
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Pass120,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    945051269920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,163 miles (+3,960)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    522104229719
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,203 miles (+7,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    420291084927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,375 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    158909107893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,101 miles (+2,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    665450936602
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass104,381 miles (+3,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,381 miles
    Test number
    445408274732
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass101,096 miles (+15,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,096 miles
    Test number
    287599555496
    • 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)

  10. Pass85,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    518008754073
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  11. Fail85,125 miles (+15,444)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    356348754030
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Pass69,681 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    387689552232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,320 miles (+8,115)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    898365291120
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass54,205 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    340687590147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,078 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    774345909295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,456 miles
    Test number
    261670598103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail37,456 miles (+8,709)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,456 miles
    Test number
    621880398131
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,747 miles (+8,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    693884497163
    • 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)

  19. Pass20,589 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,589 miles
    Test number
    522724016292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,535 miles
    Test number
    310681136155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 EJM

Does K30 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 EJM expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 EJM?
The MOT on K30 EJM expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 EJM done?
K30 EJM was recorded at 124,627 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 5,924 miles a year.
Has K30 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 EJM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K30 EJM 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 EJM find?
K30 EJM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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