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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

K30 REGMOT history

K30 REG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

K30 REG black 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,989 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 REG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 REG was last recorded at 105,989 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,006 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,983 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,989 miles
  • 2025 – 97,006 miles
  • 2024 – 92,518 miles
  • 2023 – 83,660 miles
  • 2022 – 76,323 miles
  • 2021 – 71,850 miles
  • 2020 – 65,744 miles
  • 2019 – 65,362 miles
  • 2018 – 63,590 miles
  • 2017 – 63,138 miles
  • 2016 – 61,961 miles
  • 2015 – 59,934 miles
  • 2014 – 59,012 miles
  • 2013 – 57,595 miles
  • 2012 – 56,264 miles
  • 2011 – 54,408 miles
  • 2010 – 52,580 miles
  • 2009 – 51,149 miles
  • 2008 – 49,858 miles
  • 2006 – 47,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,989 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,989 miles (+8,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    678647568557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass97,006 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    460556376130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipework (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play felt at lower steering UJ/Rack

  3. Fail97,006 miles (+4,488)1 dangerous1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    330976572167
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipework (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play felt at lower steering UJ/Rack

  4. Pass92,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    700999188140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail92,518 miles (+8,858)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    822843913312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,660 miles (+7,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    119805098630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,323 miles (+4,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    970835097905
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass71,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    726638692788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,850 miles (+6,106)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    622333297490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,744 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    678082041680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,743 miles (+381)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,743 miles
    Test number
    761771459665
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    262520782949
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ball joint ,mounting becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail65,362 miles (+1,772)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    877683710148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ball joint ,mounting becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass63,590 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    775632005340
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    909184217128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,138 miles (+1,177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    740885868196
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass61,961 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,961 miles
    Test number
    447415523085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,934 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    195433215137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,012 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    249304614106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,595 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    937328903181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,264 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    495945112170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Starting To Crack

  22. Fail56,264 miles (+1,856)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    329835512161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Starting To Crack

  23. Fail54,408 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    357078231174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,408 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    577738331136
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,580 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    773716440182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    911141249196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,149 miles (+1,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    970170449179
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  28. Pass49,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    431273518112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Fail49,858 miles (+2,241)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    474703218194
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass47,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    883795476274
    • Note2 Rear steel brake pipes corroding. †Rear discs corroded.Front pads low.

Questions about K30 REG

Does K30 REG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 REG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 REG?
The MOT on K30 REG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 REG done?
K30 REG was recorded at 105,989 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has K30 REG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 REG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K30 REG 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 REG find?
K30 REG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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