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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

L30 XDSMOT history

L30 XDS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

L30 XDS blue 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,643 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 XDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 XDS was last recorded at 115,643 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2017: 94,213 miles, lower than 98,969 miles on 21 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,556 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,087 miles
Average per year
4,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,643 miles
  • 2024 – 114,556 miles
  • 2023 – 113,493 miles
  • 2022 – 112,362 miles
  • 2021 – 109,982 miles
  • 2020 – 107,375 miles
  • 2019 – 98,440 miles
  • 2018 – 96,789 miles
  • 2017 – 94,213 miles
  • 2016 – 98,969 miles
  • 2015 – 90,158 miles
  • 2014 – 87,205 miles
  • 2013 – 76,168 miles
  • 2012 – 62,354 miles
  • 2010 – 51,725 miles
  • 2009 – 43,376 miles
  • 2008 – 33,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,643 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,643 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,643 miles
    Test number
    351889518530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,556 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    187101956871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass113,493 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,493 miles
    Test number
    398717698776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,362 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    461239482447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,982 miles (+2,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    514527360964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,375 miles (+8,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    691897686585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,440 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    406483404461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,789 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    396529931865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass94,213 miles (-4,756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    870591690443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,969 miles (+8,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    914446777793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass90,158 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,158 miles
    Test number
    637406975153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,967 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,967 miles
    Test number
    947455845016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,205 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    209662434006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,985 miles (+10,817)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    175135324490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,168 miles (+13,814)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    877534903040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    775450612047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,354 miles (+10,629)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    575189402098
    • FailureCentre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass51,725 miles (+8,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,725 miles
    Test number
    470606630244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass43,376 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    133816329246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    661564838289
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing

Questions about L30 XDS

Does L30 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XDS is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 XDS?
The MOT on L30 XDS is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 XDS done?
L30 XDS was recorded at 115,643 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,729 miles a year.
Has L30 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 XDS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on L30 XDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 XDS find?
L30 XDS passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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