BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc
M30 BBDMOT history
M30 BBD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 151,567 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M30 BBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M30 BBD was last recorded at 151,567 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,178 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,389 miles
- Average per year
- 6,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,567 miles
- 2025 – 150,178 miles
- 2024 – 148,521 miles
- 2023 – 147,848 miles
- 2022 – 139,121 miles
- 2021 – 138,845 miles
- 2020 – 134,039 miles
- 2019 – 130,651 miles
- 2018 – 123,928 miles
- 2017 – 118,230 miles
- 2016 – 100,823 miles
- 2015 – 84,751 miles
- 2014 – 78,657 miles
- 2013 – 67,804 miles
- 2012 – 54,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,567 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,567 miles (+1,389)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 151,567 miles
- Test number
- 622933088467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,178 miles (+1,657)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 150,178 miles
- Test number
- 676330569678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,521 miles (+673)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 148,521 miles
- Test number
- 893723042099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,848 miles (+8,727)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 147,848 miles
- Test number
- 882139545825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,121 miles (+276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 139,121 miles
- Test number
- 513922863676
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/f shocker damp-rear brake discs corroded-n/s/r suspension arm slight play-
Pass138,845 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 138,845 miles
- Test number
- 329756148654
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail138,837 miles (+4,663)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,837 miles
- Test number
- 611422002875
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,174 miles (+135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,174 miles
- Test number
- 204454517088
- AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,039 miles (+3,388)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,039 miles
- Test number
- 797497212260
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass130,651 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,651 miles
- Test number
- 118187567204
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,651 miles (+6,723)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,651 miles
- Test number
- 795560540678
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,928 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 123,928 miles
- Test number
- 966907250712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,928 miles (+5,698)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,928 miles
- Test number
- 386493768037
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,230 miles (+17,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 118,230 miles
- Test number
- 993924432449
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass100,823 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 100,823 miles
- Test number
- 577892659778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail100,823 miles (+16,072)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,823 miles
- Test number
- 772153357033
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass84,751 miles (+6,094)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 84,751 miles
- Test number
- 978064935153
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass78,657 miles (+10,853)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 78,657 miles
- Test number
- 966248224199
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,804 miles (+13,791)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,804 miles
- Test number
- 259280033435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,013 miles (+2,524)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,013 miles
- Test number
- 859639632197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,489 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,489 miles
- Test number
- 567291062099
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass51,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,489 miles
- Test number
- 598121262082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M30 BBD
- Does M30 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M30 BBD is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M30 BBD?
- The MOT on M30 BBD is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M30 BBD done?
- M30 BBD was recorded at 151,567 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
- Has M30 BBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M30 BBD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on M30 BBD 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 M30 BBD find?
- M30 BBD passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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