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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S30 ERBMOT history

S30 ERB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 101,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

S30 ERB grey 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 3 May 2027
Mileage
101,026 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 ERB was last recorded at 101,026 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,217 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,809 miles
Average per year
6,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,026 miles
  • 2025 – 98,217 miles
  • 2024 – 96,745 miles
  • 2023 – 88,681 miles
  • 2022 – 81,902 miles
  • 2021 – 73,216 miles
  • 2019 – 60,472 miles
  • 2017 – 47,462 miles
  • 2016 – 38,936 miles
  • 2015 – 31,391 miles
  • 2014 – 21,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,026 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.

  • Damage at offside lower of front bumper.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,026 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    699450401428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,217 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    560002848458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,745 miles (+8,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    914460376956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass88,681 miles (+6,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,681 miles
    Test number
    572260896511
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass81,902 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    474453704792
    • AdvisoryDamage at offside lower of front bumper.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail81,896 miles (+8,680)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,896 miles
    Test number
    816976768473
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDamage at offside lower of front bumper.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass73,216 miles (+12,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    148910130935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,472 miles (+13,010)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    593186715113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,462 miles (+8,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    248881711303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,936 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,936 miles
    Test number
    882302954917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,391 miles (+10,265)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,391 miles
    Test number
    559236658418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    348625944469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 ERB

Does S30 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 ERB is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 ERB?
The MOT on S30 ERB is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 ERB done?
S30 ERB was recorded at 101,026 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,859 miles a year.
Has S30 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 ERB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 ERB 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 ERB find?
S30 ERB passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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