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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L30 RCOMOT history

L30 RCO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

L30 RCO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,055 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L30 RCO was last recorded at 121,055 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 9,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,997 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,058 miles
Average per year
9,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,055 miles
  • 2025 – 111,997 miles
  • 2024 – 101,718 miles
  • 2023 – 89,483 miles
  • 2022 – 85,100 miles
  • 2021 – 73,037 miles
  • 2020 – 63,488 miles
  • 2019 – 56,437 miles
  • 2018 – 44,055 miles
  • 2017 – 44,041 miles
  • 2016 – 24,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,055 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coolant low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,055 miles (+9,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    451782952537
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,997 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,997 miles
    Test number
    221108678771
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  3. Fail111,791 miles (+10,073)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    702913600637
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  4. Pass101,718 miles (+12,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,718 miles
    Test number
    861204969764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass89,483 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    475667236541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,479 miles (+4,379)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    645751979425
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass85,100 miles (+12,063)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    195962711834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,037 miles
    Test number
    818263573966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,974 miles (+9,486)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,974 miles
    Test number
    944642192131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass63,488 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    454197932093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,437 miles (+12,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    736702896642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass44,055 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    538256211290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,041 miles (+19,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,041 miles
    Test number
    850815163780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    726792011845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,244 miles (+149)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    154507427003
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  16. Pass24,095 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,095 miles
    Test number
    925167110615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,091 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,091 miles
    Test number
    622829308680
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Questions about L30 RCO

Does L30 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RCO is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 RCO?
The MOT on L30 RCO is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 RCO done?
L30 RCO was recorded at 121,055 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,598 miles a year.
Has L30 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RCO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 RCO 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 RCO find?
L30 RCO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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