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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

K30 GURMOT history

K30 GUR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

K30 GUR grey 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 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,555 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 GUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 GUR was last recorded at 103,555 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,072 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,483 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,555 miles
  • 2024 – 101,072 miles
  • 2023 – 98,590 miles
  • 2022 – 95,553 miles
  • 2021 – 91,939 miles
  • 2020 – 88,827 miles
  • 2019 – 84,266 miles
  • 2018 – 81,290 miles
  • 2017 – 78,128 miles
  • 2016 – 75,116 miles
  • 2015 – 71,588 miles
  • 2014 – 68,582 miles
  • 2013 – 66,216 miles
  • 2012 – 63,883 miles
  • 2011 – 61,264 miles
  • 2010 – 53,846 miles
  • 2009 – 44,091 miles
  • 2008 – 35,107 miles
  • 2007 – 35,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,555 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has splits to inner sidewallRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

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 engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower half (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower half (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,555 miles (+2,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    980996915260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  2. Pass101,072 miles (+2,482)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    669559822190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,590 miles (+3,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,590 miles
    Test number
    781400530932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall

  4. Pass95,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    448095792316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail95,553 miles (+3,614)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    164477184761
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass91,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    370113637285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Fail91,939 miles (+3,112)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    446649661253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Pass88,827 miles (+4,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    774454265675
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  9. Pass84,266 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    341411516826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,290 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    979479643895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,128 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    578522397611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,116 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    686925064730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower half (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded lower half (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail75,114 miles (+3,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    755275451638
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn and worn on inside edge. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower half (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded lower half (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass71,588 miles (+3,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    467736375156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,582 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    978667664155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,216 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    395258173108
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass66,216 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    985218873117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,883 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    539716462119
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass63,883 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    927536162113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,264 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    569374351186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,262 miles (+7,416)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    809241651107
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,846 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    211693470135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn to limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre deviod of tread and sidewall damage (recommend replace)
    • NoteOffside front tyre limit inner edge and sidewall damage (recommend replace)
    • NoteRear brake discs very worn
    • NoteSurface rust offside rear spring
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Fail53,846 miles (+9,755)1 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    284763970433
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn to limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre deviod of tread and sidewall damage (recommend replace)
    • NoteOffside front tyre limit inner edge and sidewall damage (recommend replace)
    • NoteRear brake discs very worn
    • NoteSurface rust offside rear spring
    • NoteWipers poor

  24. Pass44,091 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,091 miles
    Test number
    970287179187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damage and limit inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damage and 2mm inner edge

  25. Fail44,091 miles (+8,984)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,091 miles
    Test number
    872577679156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damage and limit inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damage and 2mm inner edge

  26. Pass35,107 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,107 miles
    Test number
    170111368103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass35,085 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    413825508091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    904490557232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K30 GUR

Does K30 GUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 GUR is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K30 GUR?
The MOT on K30 GUR is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 GUR done?
K30 GUR was recorded at 103,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has K30 GUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 GUR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on K30 GUR 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 GUR find?
K30 GUR passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub bush; engine oil leak, and 2 more.

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