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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

L30 WAMMOT history

L30 WAM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L30 WAM 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,981 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 WAM was last recorded at 106,981 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,950 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,981 miles
  • 2025 – 101,546 miles
  • 2024 – 97,042 miles
  • 2023 – 91,204 miles
  • 2022 – 86,052 miles
  • 2021 – 81,303 miles
  • 2020 – 77,762 miles
  • 2019 – 73,184 miles
  • 2018 – 66,863 miles
  • 2017 – 61,723 miles
  • 2016 – 57,791 miles
  • 2015 – 53,561 miles
  • 2014 – 48,389 miles
  • 2013 – 44,973 miles
  • 2012 – 41,630 miles
  • 2011 – 38,129 miles
  • 2010 – 33,129 miles
  • 2009 – 26,459 miles
  • 2008 – 22,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,981 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    227516108822
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,950 miles (+5,404)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    601530571419
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,546 miles (+4,504)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,546 miles
    Test number
    252882759877
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,042 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,042 miles
    Test number
    130064268811
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,038 miles (+5,834)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    119793306559
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,204 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    172205477164
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail91,174 miles (+5,122)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    733791094210
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,052 miles (+267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    516205188019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,785 miles (+4,482)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    249811542668
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,303 miles (+105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    781708614871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,198 miles (+3,436)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,198 miles
    Test number
    273288096357
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,762 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    109198178888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail77,687 miles (+4,503)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    684180718445
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass73,184 miles (+39)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    309032371257
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail73,145 miles (+6,282)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    787065822645
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass66,863 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    162018980119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,723 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,723 miles
    Test number
    178491848727
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass57,791 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    343612483659
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE BALANCE ON LIMIT 25%
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CUT HOWEVER NO PLYS OR CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

  19. Pass53,561 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    167181035176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    809556824120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,389 miles (+3,416)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    767465424139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE:offside rear tyre begining to tear

  22. Pass44,973 miles (+3,343)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    255580633159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVarious vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

  23. Pass41,630 miles (+3,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,630 miles
    Test number
    205430942171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass38,129 miles (+5,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,129 miles
    Test number
    179550941126
    • NoteChips In Windscreen

  25. Pass33,129 miles (+6,670)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,129 miles
    Test number
    532944110173
    • NoteChips In Windscreen
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteOuter Sill Covers Fitted

  26. Pass26,459 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,459 miles
    Test number
    782957129154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,613 miles
    Test number
    262098668298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,613 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,613 miles
    Test number
    194148868272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L30 WAM

Does L30 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 WAM is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 WAM?
The MOT on L30 WAM is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 WAM done?
L30 WAM was recorded at 106,981 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
Has L30 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 WAM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 WAM 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 WAM find?
L30 WAM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; oil leak, but not excessive.

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