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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L30 VSEMOT history

L30 VSE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L30 VSE black 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,240 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 VSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 VSE was last recorded at 145,240 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 10,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,567 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,673 miles
Average per year
8,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,240 miles
  • 2025 – 134,567 miles
  • 2024 – 126,010 miles
  • 2023 – 113,430 miles
  • 2022 – 102,296 miles
  • 2021 – 92,658 miles
  • 2020 – 86,752 miles
  • 2019 – 80,266 miles
  • 2018 – 72,442 miles
  • 2017 – 64,967 miles
  • 2016 – 56,213 miles
  • 2015 – 44,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,240 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front TCA bushes deteriorated x2
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shocker bump stop broken

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front,rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,240 miles (+10,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,240 miles
    Test number
    503336965664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front TCA bushes deteriorated x2
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shocker bump stop broken

  2. Pass134,567 miles (+8,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    516707838667
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tca bushes split

  3. Pass126,010 miles (+12,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    481558332159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,430 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,430 miles
    Test number
    949328009659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail113,346 miles4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    804492928765
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,346 miles (+11,050)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    597934304800
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,296 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    205043668352
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front,rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  8. Fail102,226 miles (+9,568)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,226 miles
    Test number
    218719950312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect front,rear (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front,rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  9. Pass92,658 miles (+5,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    898158260175
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,752 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    225297378560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished causing the dust cover to fall down and be ineffective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail86,751 miles (+6,485)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    778038386110
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished causing the dust cover to fall down and be ineffective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass80,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,266 miles
    Test number
    419452828847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail80,266 miles (+7,824)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,266 miles
    Test number
    622734107181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass72,442 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    375831600614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail72,438 miles (+7,471)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    138166988499
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass64,967 miles (+8,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    384728493635
    • AdvisoryPlay offside front inner steering arm

  17. Pass56,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    187004149680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail56,213 miles (+11,351)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    894934816468
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    495107675112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail44,862 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    228017275435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L30 VSE

Does L30 VSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 VSE is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 VSE?
The MOT on L30 VSE is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 VSE done?
L30 VSE was recorded at 145,240 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,862 miles a year.
Has L30 VSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 VSE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 VSE 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 VSE find?
L30 VSE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; both front tca bushes deteriorated x2; nearside rear shocker bump stop broken.

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