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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L30 CJAMOT history

L30 CJA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L30 CJA 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,390 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 CJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 CJA was last recorded at 95,390 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,955 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,435 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,390 miles
  • 2025 – 89,955 miles
  • 2024 – 85,411 miles
  • 2023 – 79,982 miles
  • 2022 – 76,330 miles
  • 2021 – 72,916 miles
  • 2019 – 70,974 miles
  • 2017 – 59,260 miles
  • 2016 – 52,637 miles
  • 2014 – 35,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,390 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,390 miles (+5,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    470725836350
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass89,955 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,955 miles
    Test number
    475223183377
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,411 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    553018362672
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass79,982 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    814116462153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    906324576695
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail76,330 miles (+3,414)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    947188679010
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass72,916 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    713306227540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail72,908 miles (+1,934)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,908 miles
    Test number
    417700064634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass70,974 miles (+4,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    589055075435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass66,252 miles (+6,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    213264226983
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass59,260 miles (+6,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    759159224390
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some examinable components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end has slight play not detected at the steering wheel
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring some examinable components

  12. Pass52,637 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    413476490833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail52,625 miles (+9,571)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    658896074281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass43,054 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    577580576134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    629953454335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 CJA

Does L30 CJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 CJA is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 CJA?
The MOT on L30 CJA is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 CJA done?
L30 CJA was recorded at 95,390 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has L30 CJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 CJA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 CJA 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 CJA find?
L30 CJA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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