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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L30 WTRMOT history

L30 WTR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

L30 WTR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
121,537 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 WTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 WTR was last recorded at 121,537 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,537 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,537 miles
  • 2022 – 118,254 miles
  • 2021 – 114,514 miles
  • 2020 – 111,445 miles
  • 2019 – 108,536 miles
  • 2018 – 104,229 miles
  • 2017 – 100,117 miles
  • 2016 – 95,855 miles
  • 2015 – 90,674 miles
  • 2014 – 87,558 miles
  • 2013 – 84,025 miles
  • 2012 – 81,383 miles
  • 2011 – 76,782 miles
  • 2010 – 72,737 miles
  • 2009 – 68,557 miles
  • 2008 – 61,115 miles
  • 2007 – 55,173 miles
  • 2006 – 46,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,537 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    902834392639
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail121,537 miles (+3,283)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    891059668084
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass118,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    641721562398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,254 miles (+3,740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    510840843467
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    943553575394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,514 miles (+3,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    644248950185
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass111,445 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    541512858849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,536 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    823250321776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,229 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,229 miles
    Test number
    250039481622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,117 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    348434931397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,116 miles (+4,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    671305186085
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass95,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,855 miles
    Test number
    432665338734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,853 miles (+5,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,853 miles
    Test number
    318009287437
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  14. Pass90,674 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,674 miles
    Test number
    625878305295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,558 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    126329504295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,550 miles (+3,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,550 miles
    Test number
    838125404278
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass84,025 miles (+2,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,025 miles
    Test number
    465755203269
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing and splitting around outer circumference between sidewall and tread
  18. Pass81,383 miles (+4,601)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    367494712287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wire stuck in side wall
  19. Pass76,782 miles (+4,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    648727301226
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass72,737 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    844007210213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,557 miles (+7,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    651811119201
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose perishing
  22. Pass61,115 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    192838918265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,173 miles
    Test number
    362314517457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass55,173 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,173 miles
    Test number
    920674917245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,524 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    322436536439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,519 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    654815636280
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L30 WTR

Does L30 WTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 WTR expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 WTR?
The MOT on L30 WTR expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 WTR done?
L30 WTR was recorded at 121,537 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has L30 WTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 WTR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 WTR 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 WTR find?
L30 WTR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: rear outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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