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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L30 NBEMOT history

L30 NBE is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L30 NBE red 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 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 NBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 NBE was last recorded at 136,696 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2019: 136,456 miles, lower than 144,924 miles on 24 Jun 2013.

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
136,606 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,696 miles
  • 2022 – 136,606 miles
  • 2021 – 136,586 miles
  • 2020 – 136,548 miles
  • 2019 – 136,456 miles
  • 2013 – 144,924 miles
  • 2011 – 139,815 miles
  • 2010 – 134,871 miles
  • 2009 – 127,356 miles
  • 2008 – 120,787 miles
  • 2007 – 112,290 miles
  • 2006 – 99,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,696 miles
  • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,696 miles (+90)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    414344800109
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass136,606 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,606 miles
    Test number
    165130575247
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,586 miles
    Test number
    881316053278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail136,586 miles (+38)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,586 miles
    Test number
    559782429357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass136,548 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,548 miles
    Test number
    295260119878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass136,456 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,456 miles
    Test number
    850766011031
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    361489454222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    654874941604
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

  9. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    849709510175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Preventing ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

  10. PassMileage not read7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    549909364263
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside wiper poor

  11. Pass144,924 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,924 miles
    Test number
    948495873142
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre flat
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear tyres starting to get low
    • NoteWipers poor

  12. Fail144,924 miles (+5,109)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,924 miles
    Test number
    315278963158
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre flat
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear tyres starting to get low
    • NoteWipers poor

  13. Pass139,815 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    819364351121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,871 miles (+7,515)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    134,871 miles
    Test number
    453241640188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe flatened
    • NoteO/s/ inner taillight dim

  15. Pass127,356 miles (+6,569)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,356 miles
    Test number
    804320429136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass120,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    664143018117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    372372918167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,787 miles (+8,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    134868998013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass112,290 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    442636407143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,282 miles (+12,921)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    294550407165
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass99,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    494931106199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 NBE

Does L30 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 NBE is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 NBE?
The MOT on L30 NBE is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 NBE done?
L30 NBE was recorded at 136,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 1,893 miles a year.
Has L30 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 NBE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 NBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 NBE find?
L30 NBE passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: rear tyre obviously under inflated both; steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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