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BMW Alpina

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

L30 GTNMOT history

L30 GTN is a blue petrol BMW Alpina first used on 19 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
81,981 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 GTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 GTN was last recorded at 81,981 miles on 11 May 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2017: 72,836 miles, lower than 72,864 miles on 21 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,761 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
2,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,981 miles
  • 2025 – 81,761 miles
  • 2024 – 80,459 miles
  • 2023 – 79,607 miles
  • 2022 – 78,316 miles
  • 2021 – 77,062 miles
  • 2019 – 76,441 miles
  • 2018 – 74,154 miles
  • 2017 – 72,836 miles
  • 2016 – 71,533 miles
  • 2015 – 66,107 miles
  • 2014 – 59,443 miles
  • 2013 – 57,021 miles
  • 2011 – 53,530 miles
  • 2010 – 51,149 miles
  • 2009 – 47,889 miles
  • 2008 – 44,933 miles
  • 2007 – 37,556 miles
  • 2006 – 34,358 miles
  • 2005 – 32,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,981 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody covered in underseal/waxoyl

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,981 miles (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,981 miles
    Test number
    100364565264
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody covered in underseal/waxoyl
  2. Pass81,761 miles (+1,302)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    381254935372
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ridgid pipe to flexi & flexi not supported correctly (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipe to flexi joint & flexi pipe not supported correctly (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (Dripping off gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has had corrosion repair work and coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass80,459 miles (+852)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    654120058603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass79,607 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    470079693089
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
  5. Pass78,316 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,316 miles
    Test number
    475441803370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,062 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    238946005098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,441 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    963705697668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,154 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    786019958742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,148 miles (+1,312)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    392958637260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass72,836 miles (-28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,836 miles
    Test number
    767891152653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail72,864 miles (+70)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    665032764580
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail72,794 miles (+1,261)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    357392899627
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass71,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    865350164998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail71,533 miles (+5,426)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    366313674197
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass66,107 miles (+6,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    359601715102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass59,443 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    876873764033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,021 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    157479553068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,530 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    616651171231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,149 miles (+3,260)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    304107780235
    • NoteSlight corrosion at metal brake pipes/report only.
    • NoteSmall chip at centre of windscreen
  20. Pass47,889 miles (+2,956)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    113345579242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Pass44,933 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    551579248217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,925 miles (+7,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,925 miles
    Test number
    603506948287
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass37,556 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    543522737231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,358 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    843387836240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    154053745262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 GTN

Does L30 GTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 GTN is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 GTN?
The MOT on L30 GTN is valid until 19 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 GTN done?
L30 GTN was recorded at 81,981 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
Has L30 GTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 GTN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L30 GTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 GTN find?
L30 GTN passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle underbody covered in underseal/waxoyl.

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