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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

L30 UDEMOT history

L30 UDE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

L30 UDE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
156,956 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 UDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 UDE was last recorded at 156,956 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 3,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,353 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,603 miles
Average per year
8,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,956 miles
  • 2024 – 153,353 miles
  • 2023 – 143,823 miles
  • 2022 – 135,437 miles
  • 2021 – 135,196 miles
  • 2020 – 133,439 miles
  • 2019 – 123,831 miles
  • 2018 – 119,189 miles
  • 2017 – 114,914 miles
  • 2016 – 105,047 miles
  • 2015 – 94,883 miles
  • 2014 – 77,750 miles
  • 2013 – 62,784 miles
  • 2012 – 50,185 miles
  • 2011 – 41,944 miles
  • 2010 – 28,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,956 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    300289473004
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,956 miles (+3,603)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    564590531299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,353 miles (+9,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,353 miles
    Test number
    758580692776
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass143,823 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,823 miles
    Test number
    571049325004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and putty repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,823 miles (+8,386)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,823 miles
    Test number
    494133004679
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and putty repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,437 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    862626828237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,196 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,196 miles
    Test number
    939817744682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,439 miles (+9,608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,439 miles
    Test number
    370310592376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,831 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,831 miles
    Test number
    126026036521
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertray fitted obscuring the view to items

  10. Pass119,189 miles (+4,275)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,189 miles
    Test number
    816611200164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread low
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/transmission area
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  11. Pass114,914 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,914 miles
    Test number
    969400055332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,047 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    683622595110
    • AdvisoryItems removed from the drivers view prior to testing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush play - strong advise (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail105,047 miles (+10,164)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    871356773285
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from the drivers view prior to testing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush play - strong advise (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass94,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    638708175135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  15. Fail94,883 miles (+17,133)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    887128975104
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  16. Pass77,750 miles (+14,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    288599864458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,784 miles (+12,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,784 miles
    Test number
    646939773101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass50,185 miles (+8,241)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    798141972107
    • DangerousO/S/F tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass41,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    948078571177
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing low

  20. Fail41,944 miles (+13,080)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    575715771119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing low

  21. Pass28,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,864 miles
    Test number
    950461660131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 UDE

Does L30 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 UDE expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 UDE?
The MOT on L30 UDE expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 UDE done?
L30 UDE was recorded at 156,956 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 8,389 miles a year.
Has L30 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 UDE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 UDE 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 UDE find?
L30 UDE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower.

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