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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2011 · 2,171 cc

K30 VELMOT history

K30 VEL is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

K30 VEL white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,957 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 VEL was last recorded at 93,957 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 2,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,928 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,029 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,957 miles
  • 2024 – 91,928 miles
  • 2023 – 89,608 miles
  • 2022 – 88,115 miles
  • 2021 – 85,275 miles
  • 2020 – 81,184 miles
  • 2019 – 75,601 miles
  • 2018 – 70,335 miles
  • 2017 – 66,602 miles
  • 2016 – 61,915 miles
  • 2015 – 57,104 miles
  • 2014 – 53,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,957 miles (+2,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    827704665386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass91,928 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    575744570734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,608 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    921886683601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,115 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    736724227790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass85,275 miles (+4,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    454534210488
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass81,184 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    416274849913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,601 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,601 miles
    Test number
    911519872968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,599 miles (+5,264)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    122928272773
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass70,335 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    381792545330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,602 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    169092736344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,915 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    980950593570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass57,104 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    385718785176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,460 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    256534134184
    • NoteFront near side tyre worn on edges
    • NoteFront off side tyre bald on outer edge

Questions about K30 VEL

Does K30 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 VEL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 VEL?
The MOT on K30 VEL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 VEL done?
K30 VEL was recorded at 93,957 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has K30 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 VEL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on K30 VEL 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 VEL find?
K30 VEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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