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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L30 TAWMOT history

L30 TAW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L30 TAW silver 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,430 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 TAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 TAW was last recorded at 144,430 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2021: 8 miles, lower than 132,974 miles on 23 Jan 2020.

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
141,770 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,660 miles
Average per year
7,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,430 miles
  • 2025 – 141,770 miles
  • 2024 – 139,573 miles
  • 2023 – 138,064 miles
  • 2022 – 136,581 miles
  • 2021 – 8 miles
  • 2020 – 132,974 miles
  • 2019 – 128,253 miles
  • 2017 – 115,251 miles
  • 2016 – 95,088 miles
  • 2015 – 80,803 miles
  • 2014 – 49,942 miles
  • 2013 – 47,945 miles
  • 2012 – 43,847 miles
  • 2011 – 38,638 miles
  • 2010 – 35,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,430 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,430 miles
    Test number
    703472206502
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,430 miles (+2,660)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,430 miles
    Test number
    145768847846
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,770 miles
    Test number
    451996281524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,770 miles (+2,197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,770 miles
    Test number
    487821787271
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass139,573 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    927632925748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass138,064 miles (+1,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,064 miles
    Test number
    450192808117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass136,581 miles (+136,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,581 miles
    Test number
    110802298593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8 miles (-132,966)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    102479327377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,974 miles
    Test number
    737859891472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,974 miles (+4,721)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,974 miles
    Test number
    144034781910
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,253 miles (+13,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,253 miles
    Test number
    536436480863
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower hub bush worn slightly.

  12. Pass115,251 miles (+20,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,251 miles
    Test number
    594027528264
    • AdvisorySills and underbody covered

  13. Pass95,088 miles (+14,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,088 miles
    Test number
    410548364757
    • AdvisorySills and underbody completely coverd

  14. Pass80,803 miles (+30,861)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    764086491878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,942 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    457495014311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,945 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    858123043398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,847 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    428723042460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    259949731344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,638 miles (+3,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    999019131309
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass35,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    112506130339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 TAW

Does L30 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 TAW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 TAW?
The MOT on L30 TAW is valid until 22 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 TAW done?
L30 TAW was recorded at 144,430 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,209 miles a year.
Has L30 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 TAW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 TAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 TAW find?
L30 TAW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; central front exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust pipe joint, and 4 more.

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