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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L30 BTMMOT history

L30 BTM is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L30 BTM grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,729 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 BTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 BTM was last recorded at 99,729 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,440 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
7,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,729 miles
  • 2025 – 99,440 miles
  • 2024 – 94,109 miles
  • 2022 – 91,703 miles
  • 2021 – 82,961 miles
  • 2020 – 71,036 miles
  • 2019 – 54,022 miles
  • 2018 – 48,699 miles
  • 2017 – 33,053 miles
  • 2016 – 25,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,729 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,729 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,729 miles
    Test number
    956122376991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass99,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,440 miles
    Test number
    732555545823
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,440 miles (+5,331)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,440 miles
    Test number
    145773858880
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,109 miles
    Test number
    271906944053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,109 miles (+2,406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,109 miles
    Test number
    192358009728
    • Repaired at testUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,703 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    444348658075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,686 miles (+8,725)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    727771203156
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,961 miles (+11,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    792278739523
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    649801426949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,036 miles (+17,014)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    447481817770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,022 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,022 miles
    Test number
    977385527621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,699 miles (+15,646)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    136190048521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,053 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,053 miles
    Test number
    796441360268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,052 miles (+7,355)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,052 miles
    Test number
    366497249679
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are lightly lipped and rusty.

  15. Pass25,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,697 miles
    Test number
    775575306340
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L30 BTM

Does L30 BTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 BTM is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 BTM?
The MOT on L30 BTM is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 BTM done?
L30 BTM was recorded at 99,729 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,564 miles a year.
Has L30 BTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 BTM has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 BTM 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 BTM find?
L30 BTM passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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