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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S30 GBOMOT history

S30 GBO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

S30 GBO 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,979 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 GBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 GBO was last recorded at 80,979 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,516 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,463 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,979 miles
  • 2024 – 77,516 miles
  • 2023 – 74,696 miles
  • 2022 – 69,577 miles
  • 2021 – 62,480 miles
  • 2020 – 57,051 miles
  • 2019 – 45,436 miles
  • 2018 – 36,341 miles
  • 2017 – 28,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,979 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Front strut gaitors split
  • AdvisoryOffside Front strut gaitor splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,979 miles (+3,463)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    431064272250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut gaitors split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut gaitor split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass77,516 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,516 miles
    Test number
    603739687669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  3. Pass74,696 miles (+5,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    947928870796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass69,577 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    267612137744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,571 miles (+7,091)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    933966053389
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light On
  6. Pass62,480 miles (+5,429)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    566061628545
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut gaitor split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut gaitor split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,051 miles (+11,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    483941648324
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  8. Pass45,436 miles (+9,095)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    381795924680
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,341 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    882428358772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,020 miles
    Test number
    466796274227
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Questions about S30 GBO

Does S30 GBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 GBO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 GBO?
The MOT on S30 GBO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 GBO done?
S30 GBO was recorded at 80,979 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has S30 GBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 GBO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 GBO 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 GBO find?
S30 GBO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre nail in inner edge; nearside front strut gaitors split; offside front strut gaitor split, and 2 more.

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