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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

L30 BAMMOT history

L30 BAM is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
105,691 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 BAM was last recorded at 105,691 miles on 7 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,689 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,691 miles
  • 2025 – 95,126 miles
  • 2024 – 84,835 miles
  • 2023 – 81,737 miles
  • 2022 – 81,686 miles
  • 2021 – 81,676 miles
  • 2020 – 81,629 miles
  • 2019 – 81,491 miles
  • 2018 – 81,277 miles
  • 2017 – 81,017 miles
  • 2016 – 79,543 miles
  • 2015 – 76,877 miles
  • 2014 – 74,170 miles
  • 2013 – 71,726 miles
  • 2012 – 70,234 miles
  • 2011 – 69,538 miles
  • 2010 – 68,429 miles
  • 2009 – 66,878 miles
  • 2008 – 65,303 miles
  • 2007 – 62,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,691 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,691 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,691 miles
    Test number
    682358696111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,689 miles (+10,563)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    143838603868
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,126 miles (+10,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,126 miles
    Test number
    362042367144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,835 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    577043951221
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and mountings starting to corroed

  5. Pass81,737 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    528899140172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to various components under vehicle

  6. Pass81,686 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    776265897337
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust flanges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside components
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park efficiency low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both over ten years old

  7. Fail81,686 miles (+10)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    828879345451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust flanges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside components
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park efficiency low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both over ten years old

  8. Pass81,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    936984625200
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside, components and exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake efficiency low

  9. Fail81,676 miles (+47)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    636939023917
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside, components and exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake efficiency low

  10. Pass81,629 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    343981067964
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear fog light lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking

  11. Fail81,629 miles (+138)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    189596048918
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear fog light lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking

  12. Pass81,491 miles (+214)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,491 miles
    Test number
    793720781057
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside but not excessive

  13. Pass81,277 miles (+260)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    979598717035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust flanges corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass81,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    414428921247
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet latch stiff

  15. Fail81,017 miles (+1,474)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    345942111848
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet latch stiff

  16. Pass79,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    353224509289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail79,543 miles (+2,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    735226942644
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,877 miles (+2,707)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    119587725092
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust flanges slightly corroded

  19. Pass74,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    999008524031
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail74,170 miles (+2,444)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    206198924034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass71,726 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    235952623067
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust system slightly corroded

  22. Fail71,726 miles (+1,492)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    276772923047
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust system slightly corroded

  23. Pass70,234 miles (+696)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    469096022051
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

  24. Pass69,538 miles (+1,109)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    955356421097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass68,429 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    470408520051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,878 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    153314839010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,303 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,303 miles
    Test number
    670072438014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    980599707046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 BAM

Does L30 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 BAM is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 BAM?
The MOT on L30 BAM is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 BAM done?
L30 BAM was recorded at 105,691 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has L30 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 BAM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 BAM 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 BAM find?
L30 BAM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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