BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc
M830 APNMOT history
M830 APN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 141,539 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M830 APN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M830 APN was last recorded at 141,539 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Aug 2017: 125,000 miles, lower than 134,347 miles on 20 Jun 2016.
- 3 Jun 2024: 1 miles, lower than 136,829 miles on 2 Feb 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,504 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,035 miles
- Average per year
- 2,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,539 miles
- 2025 – 140,504 miles
- 2024 – 1 miles
- 2023 – 136,829 miles
- 2019 – 136,000 miles
- 2017 – 125,000 miles
- 2016 – 134,347 miles
- 2014 – 122,470 miles
- 2013 – 120,571 miles
- 2011 – 114,660 miles
- 2010 – 108,477 miles
- 2009 – 100,754 miles
- 2008 – 94,432 miles
- 2007 – 88,726 miles
- 2006 – 85,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,539 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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,539 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 141,539 miles
- Test number
- 5871073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,504 miles (+140,503)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 140,504 miles
- Test number
- 4471177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1 miles (-136,828)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 1 miles
- Test number
- 3189100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,829 miles (+829)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 136,829 miles
- Test number
- 1577714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,000 miles (+11,000)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 136,000 miles
- Test number
- 292827666387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 125,000 miles
- Test number
- 18235462
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 626910950141
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryPAS pipes corroded
Pass134,347 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 134,347 miles
- Test number
- 348678236076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySound insulation rubbing on propshaft
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 258916675492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 479639665184
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,470 miles (+1,899)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 122,470 miles
- Test number
- 509253664181
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll rear suspension rubber bushes perished
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
- NoteSlight corrosion to all front and rear brake steering and suspension components
- NoteSlight perishing to front suspension rubber bushes
Pass120,571 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 120,571 miles
- Test number
- 545912473112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but system secure
- NoteSlight corrosion to front suspension struts / hubs
- NoteSlight corrosion to rear suspension arms
- NoteSlight perishing to rear suspension rubber bushes
PassMileage not read2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 286653572112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteMilage display unreadable
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
- NoteSlight corrosion to all front and rear suspension brake and steering components
- NoteSlight perishing to all rubber bushes on front and rear suspension brake and steering components
Pass114,660 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 114,660 miles
- Test number
- 257712071442
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCentre front exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust secure
- NoteSlight perishing to all front and rear suspension bushes
Fail114,660 miles (+6,183)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,660 miles
- Test number
- 797102171182
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCentre front exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust secure
- NoteSlight perishing to all front and rear suspension bushes
Pass108,477 miles (+7,723)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 108,477 miles
- Test number
- 213730870487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,754 miles (+6,322)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 100,754 miles
- Test number
- 843670379144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,432 miles (+5,706)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 94,432 miles
- Test number
- 394101578127
- NoteO/s and n/s rear top shock mounts very badly worn
Pass88,726 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 88,726 miles
- Test number
- 933420677151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,725 miles (+3,178)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,725 miles
- Test number
- 780139867106
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteRear top shock mounts in very poor condition
Pass85,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 85,547 miles
- Test number
- 603213076125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 85,547 miles
- Test number
- 270003776415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,547 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,547 miles
- Test number
- 854807966199
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
- NoteRear top shock mounts in poor condition
Questions about M830 APN
- Does M830 APN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M830 APN is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M830 APN?
- The MOT on M830 APN is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M830 APN done?
- M830 APN was recorded at 141,539 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
- Has M830 APN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M830 APN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on M830 APN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M830 APN find?
- M830 APN passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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