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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc

L30 MKYMOT history

L30 MKY is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,045 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
29 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MKY was last recorded at 138,045 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,968 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,045 miles
  • 2023 – 137,968 miles
  • 2022 – 137,825 miles
  • 2021 – 137,704 miles
  • 2020 – 137,096 miles
  • 2018 – 136,671 miles
  • 2016 – 136,065 miles
  • 2015 – 135,764 miles
  • 2014 – 134,282 miles
  • 2011 – 133,785 miles
  • 2010 – 133,529 miles
  • 2009 – 132,999 miles
  • 2008 – 130,946 miles
  • 2007 – 127,699 miles
  • 2006 – 123,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,045 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,045 miles
    Test number
    675285329616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,968 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,968 miles
    Test number
    315232707428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass137,825 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,825 miles
    Test number
    439565008213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad linning loose (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  4. Fail137,816 miles (+112)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,816 miles
    Test number
    162163792191
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad linning loose (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass137,704 miles (+608)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,704 miles
    Test number
    461841563666
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass137,096 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,096 miles
    Test number
    860239926490
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass136,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    299276466528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,671 miles (+606)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    443240276305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass136,065 miles (+301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,065 miles
    Test number
    600933946659
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass135,764 miles (+1,482)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,764 miles
    Test number
    529281775004
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass134,282 miles (+497)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,282 miles
    Test number
    718661684085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass133,785 miles (+256)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,785 miles
    Test number
    856244461172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion
    • NoteRear suspension & braking components have slight corrosion
    • NoteUnderbody has slight corrosion
    • NoteUndersill covers fitted

  13. Pass133,529 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,529 miles
    Test number
    753604740130
    • NoteSurface corrosion to all underside and all components

  14. Fail133,529 miles (+530)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,529 miles
    Test number
    993594040124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to all underside and all components

  15. Pass132,999 miles (+2,053)10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,999 miles
    Test number
    551995659141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage o/s/r seat belt reciever
    • NoteFront suspension componenrs corroded
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded
    • NoteRemoved object from interior mirror

  16. Pass130,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    900978158131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail130,946 miles (+3,247)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    390210058150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass127,699 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    850705557138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,597 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    254758856125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,545 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,545 miles
    Test number
    984596156133
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 MKY

Does L30 MKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 MKY expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 MKY?
The MOT on L30 MKY expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 MKY done?
L30 MKY was recorded at 138,045 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 782 miles a year.
Has L30 MKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MKY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 MKY 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 MKY find?
L30 MKY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front fog lamp not working, and 2 more.

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