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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S30 EKSMOT history

S30 EKS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 146,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

S30 EKS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
146,268 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 EKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 EKS was last recorded at 146,268 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 6,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,761 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,507 miles
Average per year
10,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,268 miles
  • 2023 – 139,761 miles
  • 2022 – 132,044 miles
  • 2021 – 125,686 miles
  • 2020 – 121,759 miles
  • 2019 – 116,606 miles
  • 2018 – 104,996 miles
  • 2017 – 92,731 miles
  • 2016 – 74,767 miles
  • 2015 – 55,134 miles
  • 2014 – 39,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,268 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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine cover/under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,268 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,268 miles
    Test number
    129742269932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,761 miles (+7,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    199039812239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 cracks in outer side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass132,044 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    132298494505
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail132,043 miles (+6,357)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,043 miles
    Test number
    641980150163
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass125,686 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    980153862426
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass121,759 miles (+5,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,759 miles
    Test number
    402505509354
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read on test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,606 miles (+11,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    187860800934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,996 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    247099578696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
  9. Fail104,955 miles (+12,224)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    400460799100
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
  10. Pass92,731 miles (+17,964)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,731 miles
    Test number
    939647766805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,767 miles (+19,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    558844000253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,134 miles (+15,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    164023878858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    917599884273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 EKS

Does S30 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 EKS expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 EKS?
The MOT on S30 EKS expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 EKS done?
S30 EKS was recorded at 146,268 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 10,655 miles a year.
Has S30 EKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 EKS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 EKS 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 EKS find?
S30 EKS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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