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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S30 CMBMOT history

S30 CMB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S30 CMB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
207,698 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 CMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 CMB was last recorded at 207,698 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,697 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,698 miles
  • 2025 – 202,656 miles
  • 2024 – 196,619 miles
  • 2023 – 192,827 miles
  • 2022 – 188,764 miles
  • 2021 – 184,581 miles
  • 2020 – 182,683 miles
  • 2019 – 179,181 miles
  • 2018 – 168,304 miles
  • 2017 – 161,509 miles
  • 2016 – 148,033 miles
  • 2015 – 135,677 miles
  • 2014 – 121,538 miles
  • 2013 – 103,622 miles
  • 2012 – 84,518 miles
  • 2011 – 61,787 miles
  • 2010 – 36,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,698 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,698 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    207,698 miles
    Test number
    835118346645
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail207,697 miles (+5,041)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,697 miles
    Test number
    478346778354
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel damaged

  3. Pass202,656 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,656 miles
    Test number
    427483822321
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail202,656 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,656 miles
    Test number
    218611269103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass196,619 miles (+3,792)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,619 miles
    Test number
    809169333598
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wing pannel

  6. Pass192,827 miles (+4,063)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,827 miles
    Test number
    573000001347
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass188,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    188,764 miles
    Test number
    654810913896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail188,764 miles (+4,183)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,764 miles
    Test number
    925466869870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass184,581 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,581 miles
    Test number
    360549758467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,578 miles (+1,895)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,578 miles
    Test number
    139758293733
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush to body. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass182,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,683 miles
    Test number
    831472023932
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail182,683 miles (+3,502)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,683 miles
    Test number
    861445909022
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Pass179,181 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,181 miles
    Test number
    829201853567
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail179,181 miles (+10,877)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,181 miles
    Test number
    967415527433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass168,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    168,304 miles
    Test number
    811024289315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail168,300 miles (+6,791)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    780248552870
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm from front chassis to hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm from subframe to hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass161,509 miles (+13,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,509 miles
    Test number
    234285043973
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and offside front worn on the inner edges

  18. Pass148,033 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    300323638240
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail147,871 miles (+12,194)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,871 miles
    Test number
    993003048712
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

  20. Pass135,677 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,677 miles
    Test number
    798367732583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,121 miles (+13,583)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,121 miles
    Test number
    849210280954
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass121,538 miles (+17,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,538 miles
    Test number
    256006274246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass103,622 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,622 miles
    Test number
    545712163253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail103,622 miles (+19,104)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,622 miles
    Test number
    356162463228
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  25. Pass84,518 miles (+22,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    316438462265
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass61,787 miles (+25,081)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    199007961251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    594338460275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 CMB

Does S30 CMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 CMB is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 CMB?
The MOT on S30 CMB is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 CMB done?
S30 CMB was recorded at 207,698 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,674 miles a year.
Has S30 CMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 CMB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 CMB 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 CMB find?
S30 CMB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded x4; nearside front body panel damaged; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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