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Blue · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2018 · 1,998 cc

L30 MKWMOT history

L30 MKW is a blue hybrid electric (clean) BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 81,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L30 MKW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,318 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MKW was last recorded at 81,318 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,507 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,811 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,318 miles
  • 2025 – 74,507 miles
  • 2024 – 67,517 miles
  • 2023 – 61,595 miles
  • 2022 – 51,147 miles
  • 2020 – 41,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded surface on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,318 miles
    Test number
    860184356500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded surface on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail81,318 miles (+6,811)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,318 miles
    Test number
    858249958347
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded surface on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,507 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    930304826627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass67,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    399120592367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  5. Fail67,517 miles (+5,922)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    824398116222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  6. Pass61,595 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    325089838057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,147 miles (+9,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    270224629110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass41,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    188120322856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MKW

Does L30 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MKW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MKW?
The MOT on L30 MKW is valid until 30 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 MKW done?
L30 MKW was recorded at 81,318 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has L30 MKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MKW has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MKW 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 MKW find?
L30 MKW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface on inner; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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