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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S30 BYBMOT history

S30 BYB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 220,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S30 BYB 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 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
220,382 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BYB was last recorded at 220,382 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 14,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,944 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,438 miles
Average per year
14,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,382 miles
  • 2025 – 205,944 miles
  • 2024 – 193,916 miles
  • 2023 – 179,893 miles
  • 2022 – 166,106 miles
  • 2021 – 151,610 miles
  • 2020 – 140,526 miles
  • 2019 – 126,328 miles
  • 2018 – 110,982 miles
  • 2017 – 95,966 miles
  • 2016 – 81,290 miles
  • 2015 – 61,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,382 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,382 miles (+14,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    220,382 miles
    Test number
    422670200269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,944 miles (+12,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    205,944 miles
    Test number
    840099749600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,916 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,916 miles
    Test number
    299291363930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail193,910 miles (+14,017)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,910 miles
    Test number
    334183380162
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass179,893 miles (+13,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,893 miles
    Test number
    710848648622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass166,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,106 miles
    Test number
    963178886673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail166,104 miles (+14,494)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,104 miles
    Test number
    733302330422
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass151,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,610 miles
    Test number
    606738737278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,608 miles (+11,082)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,608 miles
    Test number
    621933477596
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass140,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,526 miles
    Test number
    465951982304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail140,526 miles (+14,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,526 miles
    Test number
    453863057656
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  12. Pass126,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,328 miles
    Test number
    794726392416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,328 miles (+15,346)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,328 miles
    Test number
    611461598719
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
  14. Pass110,982 miles (+15,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,982 miles
    Test number
    366606258499
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on edges
  15. Pass95,966 miles (+14,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,966 miles
    Test number
    120454019831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,290 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    718505487016
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  17. Fail81,212 miles (+19,835)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    197886089606
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn flat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn flat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  18. Pass61,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,377 miles
    Test number
    797991135157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 BYB

Does S30 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 BYB is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 BYB?
The MOT on S30 BYB is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 BYB done?
S30 BYB was recorded at 220,382 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 14,203 miles a year.
Has S30 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BYB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 BYB 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 S30 BYB find?
S30 BYB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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