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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L30 MGOMOT history

L30 MGO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L30 MGO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,041 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MGO was last recorded at 129,041 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,040 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,041 miles
  • 2025 – 125,654 miles
  • 2024 – 120,113 miles
  • 2023 – 115,943 miles
  • 2022 – 106,211 miles
  • 2021 – 97,104 miles
  • 2020 – 91,803 miles
  • 2019 – 80,488 miles
  • 2018 – 74,395 miles
  • 2017 – 68,261 miles
  • 2016 – 61,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,041 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,041 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,041 miles
    Test number
    826497450450
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail129,040 miles (+3,386)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,040 miles
    Test number
    585645739240
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,654 miles (+5,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,654 miles
    Test number
    202318773636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass120,113 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    884320642823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,943 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    908115649236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,211 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,211 miles
    Test number
    106565890613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,104 miles (+5,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    382053316423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass91,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,803 miles
    Test number
    128852398855
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  9. Fail91,799 miles (+11,311)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,799 miles
    Test number
    869758596515
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  10. Pass80,488 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,488 miles
    Test number
    983388710274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,395 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    114058110001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,394 miles (+6,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    443159315803
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass68,261 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    407781573442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    456900961503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MGO

Does L30 MGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MGO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MGO?
The MOT on L30 MGO is valid until 29 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 MGO done?
L30 MGO was recorded at 129,041 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has L30 MGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MGO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MGO 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 MGO find?
L30 MGO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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