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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S30 CBCMOT history

S30 CBC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

S30 CBC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,993 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 CBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 CBC was last recorded at 124,993 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,642 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,351 miles
Average per year
6,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,993 miles
  • 2024 – 123,642 miles
  • 2023 – 120,915 miles
  • 2022 – 117,510 miles
  • 2021 – 115,541 miles
  • 2018 – 102,183 miles
  • 2017 – 90,591 miles
  • 2016 – 76,418 miles
  • 2015 – 57,165 miles
  • 2014 – 38,353 miles
  • 2013 – 26,517 miles
  • 2012 – 24,527 miles
  • 2011 – 21,758 miles
  • 2009 – 18,239 miles
  • 2008 – 16,371 miles
  • 2007 – 14,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,993 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material \chalked/ (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank \chalked/ (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material \chalked/ (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,993 miles (+1,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,993 miles
    Test number
    663986013132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material \chalked/ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank \chalked/ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material \chalked/ (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass123,642 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,642 miles
    Test number
    495431075804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,642 miles (+2,727)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,642 miles
    Test number
    641486306570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,915 miles (+3,405)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    785600649159
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass117,510 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    824112576169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    341524483862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail115,541 miles (+13,358)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    509344789366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass102,183 miles (+11,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    396573016653
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met

  9. Pass90,591 miles (+14,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,591 miles
    Test number
    616142874049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass76,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    746379868237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail76,418 miles (+19,253)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    866840464170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass57,165 miles (+18,812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    218642565410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,353 miles (+11,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    798731964176
    • NoteOffside front brake dust guard loose

  14. Pass26,517 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    545677653141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,527 miles (+2,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,527 miles
    Test number
    649613462193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on tread

  16. Pass21,758 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,758 miles
    Test number
    749347361123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,723 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,723 miles
    Test number
    628590511052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,239 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,239 miles
    Test number
    420323969457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,371 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,371 miles
    Test number
    903957348390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,942 miles
    Test number
    141407737385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 CBC

Does S30 CBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 CBC is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S30 CBC?
The MOT on S30 CBC is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 CBC done?
S30 CBC was recorded at 124,993 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,147 miles a year.
Has S30 CBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 CBC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 CBC 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 CBC find?
S30 CBC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material \chalked/; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank \chalked/; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material \chalked/.

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