BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
L30 SVNMOT history
L30 SVN is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 80,300 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 SVN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 SVN was last recorded at 80,300 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,022 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 278 miles
- Average per year
- 2,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,300 miles
- 2025 – 80,022 miles
- 2024 – 78,990 miles
- 2023 – 77,680 miles
- 2022 – 77,540 miles
- 2021 – 77,355 miles
- 2020 – 76,883 miles
- 2019 – 76,305 miles
- 2018 – 73,221 miles
- 2017 – 70,848 miles
- 2016 – 70,119 miles
- 2015 – 67,820 miles
- 2014 – 65,582 miles
- 2013 – 63,016 miles
- 2012 – 57,508 miles
- 2011 – 54,281 miles
- 2010 – 51,460 miles
- 2009 – 47,610 miles
- 2008 – 44,381 miles
- 2007 – 41,368 miles
- 2006 – 37,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,300 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,300 miles (+278)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 80,300 miles
- Test number
- 933166273639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,022 miles (+1,032)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 80,022 miles
- Test number
- 572307001153
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear fuel near tank area (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,990 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,990 miles
- Test number
- 171838258294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,680 miles (+140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 77,680 miles
- Test number
- 701969030621
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,540 miles (+185)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 77,540 miles
- Test number
- 498827741477
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 77,355 miles
- Test number
- 483090166874
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,355 miles (+472)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,355 miles
- Test number
- 230807072443
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,883 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 76,883 miles
- Test number
- 897990058942
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,883 miles (+578)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,883 miles
- Test number
- 125814360211
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,305 miles (+3,084)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,305 miles
- Test number
- 886352546179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,221 miles (+2,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,221 miles
- Test number
- 121037107202
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,848 miles (+729)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,848 miles
- Test number
- 117033168462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,119 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,119 miles
- Test number
- 566511045025
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,084 miles (+2,264)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,084 miles
- Test number
- 362977919991
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,820 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,820 miles
- Test number
- 579665885199
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,820 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,820 miles
- Test number
- 717645285111
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,582 miles
- Test number
- 598307784144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,582 miles (+2,566)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,582 miles
- Test number
- 797247184111
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass63,016 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,016 miles
- Test number
- 859911783171
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,016 miles (+5,508)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,016 miles
- Test number
- 937741783117
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,508 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,508 miles
- Test number
- 268941192138
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 54,281 miles
- Test number
- 387642181165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,281 miles (+2,821)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,281 miles
- Test number
- 527830281183
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,460 miles (+3,850)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,460 miles
- Test number
- 813513580112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,610 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,610 miles
- Test number
- 582614489195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,381 miles (+3,013)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 44,381 miles
- Test number
- 201077678143
- NoteAdvise offside front tyre apperes to have side wall repairs and near side front has side wall damage
Pass41,368 miles (+3,663)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,368 miles
- Test number
- 154975687176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 37,705 miles
- Test number
- 293629576113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L30 SVN
- Does L30 SVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SVN is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 SVN?
- The MOT on L30 SVN is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 SVN done?
- L30 SVN was recorded at 80,300 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
- Has L30 SVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 SVN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on L30 SVN 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 SVN find?
- L30 SVN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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