BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L30 APBMOT history
L30 APB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 147,585 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 APB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 18 Dec 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 APB was last recorded at 147,585 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 10,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,897 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,688 miles
- Average per year
- 8,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,585 miles
- 2025 – 136,897 miles
- 2024 – 128,920 miles
- 2023 – 122,485 miles
- 2022 – 114,908 miles
- 2021 – 107,471 miles
- 2020 – 102,815 miles
- 2019 – 95,760 miles
- 2017 – 87,834 miles
- 2016 – 69,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,585 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 18 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,585 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 147,585 miles
- Test number
- 632409148085
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail147,585 miles (+10,688)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,585 miles
- Test number
- 866297169886
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,897 miles (+7,977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 136,897 miles
- Test number
- 901445973288
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,920 miles (+6,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 128,920 miles
- Test number
- 780880885918
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass122,485 miles (+7,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 122,485 miles
- Test number
- 872195272384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,908 miles (+130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 114,908 miles
- Test number
- 100900432715
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail114,778 miles (+7,307)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,778 miles
- Test number
- 251902317990
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,471 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,471 miles
- Test number
- 109697725022
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail107,471 miles (+4,656)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,471 miles
- Test number
- 540517772697
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass102,815 miles (+7,055)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,815 miles
- Test number
- 959434494496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,760 miles (+7,926)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 95,760 miles
- Test number
- 333078658069
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEmmisions tested to low
Pass87,834 miles (+18,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 87,834 miles
- Test number
- 784422202113
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Pass69,631 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 69,631 miles
- Test number
- 522807452801
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear tyres are worn on outer edges to 2mm
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L30 APB
- Does L30 APB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 APB is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 APB?
- The MOT on L30 APB is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 APB done?
- L30 APB was recorded at 147,585 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,107 miles a year.
- Has L30 APB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 APB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L30 APB 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 L30 APB find?
- L30 APB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin all.
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