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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L30 WHAMOT history

L30 WHA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L30 WHA white 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,918 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 WHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 WHA was last recorded at 121,918 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,872 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,918 miles
  • 2025 – 115,905 miles
  • 2024 – 109,701 miles
  • 2023 – 103,066 miles
  • 2022 – 92,550 miles
  • 2021 – 83,385 miles
  • 2020 – 76,896 miles
  • 2019 – 68,208 miles
  • 2018 – 59,277 miles
  • 2017 – 50,245 miles
  • 2016 – 38,734 miles
  • 2015 – 27,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,918 miles (+46)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    847175705996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some testable items

  2. Fail121,872 miles (+5,967)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    751113842934
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some testable items

  3. Pass115,905 miles (+6,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    351912909506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,701 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    448399898576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail109,676 miles (+6,610)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    651851156617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass103,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    176481026579
    • 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))

  7. Fail103,066 miles (+10,516)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    503958854045
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))

  8. Pass92,550 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    282076546978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,548 miles (+9,163)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,548 miles
    Test number
    436019739129
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,385 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    735746247832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,896 miles (+8,688)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    992690715015
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both.. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing on inner edge and also has slight cut's on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyes are wearing on inner edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,208 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,208 miles
    Test number
    330319438044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    468295986353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,277 miles (+9,032)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    532493433273
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass50,245 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    974381182852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail50,012 miles (+11,278)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    937680234530
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,734 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    262940022551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    846065675102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,187 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    605414975108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Fail27,186 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    719274975151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L30 WHA

Does L30 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 WHA is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 WHA?
The MOT on L30 WHA is valid until 18 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 WHA done?
L30 WHA was recorded at 121,918 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has L30 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 WHA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 WHA 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 WHA find?
L30 WHA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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