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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L30 VSWMOT history

L30 VSW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 113,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

L30 VSW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
113,498 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 VSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 VSW was last recorded at 113,498 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,497 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,498 miles
  • 2024 – 105,127 miles
  • 2023 – 94,322 miles
  • 2021 – 83,308 miles
  • 2020 – 77,009 miles
  • 2019 – 75,858 miles
  • 2018 – 55,605 miles
  • 2017 – 41,824 miles
  • 2016 – 35,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,498 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,498 miles
    Test number
    506289096681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,497 miles (+8,370)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    357296654306
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass105,127 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    857514703747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    617632369874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail94,322 miles (+11,014)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    948164826473
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,308 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,308 miles
    Test number
    378380102176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    951873376124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail77,009 miles (+1,151)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    581772959155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass75,858 miles (+20,253)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    534422354257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,605 miles (+13,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    981551564880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,824 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    336055993728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,475 miles
    Test number
    178941255482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 VSW

Does L30 VSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 VSW expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 VSW?
The MOT on L30 VSW expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 VSW done?
L30 VSW was recorded at 113,498 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 9,371 miles a year.
Has L30 VSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 VSW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 VSW 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 VSW find?
L30 VSW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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