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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K30 RBOMOT history

K30 RBO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

K30 RBO 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 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,636 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 RBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K30 RBO was last recorded at 90,636 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 6,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,931 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,705 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,636 miles
  • 2025 – 83,931 miles
  • 2024 – 75,497 miles
  • 2023 – 68,213 miles
  • 2022 – 60,494 miles
  • 2021 – 51,538 miles
  • 2020 – 43,066 miles
  • 2019 – 34,601 miles
  • 2018 – 24,340 miles
  • 2017 – 14,854 miles
  • 2016 – 10,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,636 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,636 miles (+6,705)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,636 miles
    Test number
    263299253302
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,931 miles (+8,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    119991989262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,497 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    936430364604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

  4. Fail75,491 miles (+7,278)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    327564378720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner edge heavily scrubbed almost through to the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

  5. Pass68,213 miles (+78)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    609646733129
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail68,135 miles (+7,641)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    926633841918
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,494 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    647142831002
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre and edge wear

  8. Fail60,423 miles (+8,885)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    200943120711
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre and edge wear

  9. Pass51,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,538 miles
    Test number
    770262502555
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  10. Fail51,521 miles (+8,455)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    358357966862
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  11. Pass43,066 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,066 miles
    Test number
    582938329755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,601 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    672119468743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,340 miles (+9,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    419942919666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass14,854 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,854 miles
    Test number
    450121524925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    10,793 miles
    Test number
    249041428729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 RBO

Does K30 RBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 RBO expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 RBO?
The MOT on K30 RBO expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 RBO done?
K30 RBO was recorded at 90,636 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has K30 RBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 RBO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 RBO 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 RBO find?
K30 RBO failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 2 more.

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