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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

L30 HOYMOT history

L30 HOY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L30 HOY blue 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,907 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 HOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 HOY was last recorded at 89,907 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,317 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
590 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,907 miles
  • 2025 – 89,317 miles
  • 2024 – 88,222 miles
  • 2023 – 86,199 miles
  • 2022 – 81,646 miles
  • 2020 – 80,487 miles
  • 2019 – 77,148 miles
  • 2018 – 71,312 miles
  • 2017 – 68,383 miles
  • 2016 – 67,308 miles
  • 2015 – 65,708 miles
  • 2014 – 64,177 miles
  • 2012 – 55,988 miles
  • 2011 – 51,712 miles
  • 2010 – 43,435 miles
  • 2009 – 33,658 miles
  • 2008 – 25,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,907 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,907 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    180326110011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,317 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    645706609232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,222 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    822829364976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,217 miles (+2,018)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    211652040032
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,199 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    355397758141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,190 miles (+4,544)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    853916551166
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,646 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    316860558996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,487 miles (+3,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    710404399102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both main (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,148 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    206590234508
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass71,312 miles (+2,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,312 miles
    Test number
    644264238562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  11. Pass68,383 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,383 miles
    Test number
    167050039685
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn low on tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsf brake disc corroded on outer edge

  12. Pass67,308 miles (+1,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    943707958622
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished

  13. Pass65,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    265170195130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail65,708 miles (+1,531)1 failure4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    369908885127
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass64,177 miles (+8,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    729342594144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,988 miles (+4,276)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    226299982254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass51,712 miles (+8,277)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    886681091250
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  18. Pass43,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    932164380228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,435 miles (+9,777)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    343834880474
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass33,658 miles (+7,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    960054069201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass25,730 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,730 miles
    Test number
    102699068223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,705 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,705 miles
    Test number
    314277468402
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L30 HOY

Does L30 HOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 HOY is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 HOY?
The MOT on L30 HOY is valid until 14 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 HOY done?
L30 HOY was recorded at 89,907 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has L30 HOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 HOY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 HOY 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 HOY find?
L30 HOY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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