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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

K30 RBEMOT history

K30 RBE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

K30 RBE 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,595 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 RBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 RBE was last recorded at 195,595 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,269 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,326 miles
Average per year
9,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,595 miles
  • 2025 – 188,269 miles
  • 2024 – 182,484 miles
  • 2023 – 178,610 miles
  • 2022 – 174,064 miles
  • 2021 – 169,950 miles
  • 2019 – 165,476 miles
  • 2018 – 160,222 miles
  • 2017 – 144,500 miles
  • 2016 – 130,398 miles
  • 2015 – 114,907 miles
  • 2014 – 93,346 miles
  • 2013 – 80,699 miles
  • 2012 – 66,070 miles
  • 2011 – 51,708 miles
  • 2010 – 38,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNSR parking brake low performance, but enough to pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside rear diff seal leak (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS UPPER MOST FRONT AND MOST REAR ARMS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,595 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,595 miles
    Test number
    403571950709
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR parking brake low performance, but enough to pass
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside rear diff seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail195,595 miles (+7,326)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,595 miles
    Test number
    696870991489
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR parking brake low performance, but enough to pass
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside rear diff seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,269 miles (+5,785)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,269 miles
    Test number
    222234021628
    • AdvisoryAlloy wheel slightly damaged o/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass182,484 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,484 miles
    Test number
    964645921752
    • 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))

  5. Pass178,610 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,610 miles
    Test number
    168257104554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS UPPER MOST FRONT AND MOST REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,599 miles (+4,535)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,599 miles
    Test number
    843480131211
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS UPPER MOST FRONT AND MOST REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,064 miles (+77)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    174,064 miles
    Test number
    425121532838
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail173,987 miles (+4,037)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,987 miles
    Test number
    863974353671
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass169,950 miles (+4,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,950 miles
    Test number
    349323746524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass165,476 miles (+5,254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,476 miles
    Test number
    760479398788
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  11. Pass160,222 miles (+15,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,222 miles
    Test number
    718615377058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,500 miles (+14,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    289943556005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass130,398 miles (+15,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,398 miles
    Test number
    233543737021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,907 miles (+21,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    266937745155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,346 miles (+12,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    947109434122
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass80,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    116674353109
    • NoteZero smoke emissions

  17. Fail80,699 miles (+14,629)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    319114253164
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteZero smoke emissions

  18. Pass66,070 miles (+14,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    918934442138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    279141051482
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail51,708 miles (+13,583)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    775491051146
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    933639050181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 RBE

Does K30 RBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 RBE is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 RBE?
The MOT on K30 RBE is valid until 17 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 RBE done?
K30 RBE was recorded at 195,595 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,937 miles a year.
Has K30 RBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 RBE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 RBE 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 RBE find?
K30 RBE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nsr parking brake low performance, but enough to pass; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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