BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
S30 JLAMOT history
S30 JLA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 170,575 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,034 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 JLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 JLA was last recorded at 170,575 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,812 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,763 miles
- Average per year
- 7,034 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,575 miles
- 2025 – 166,812 miles
- 2024 – 163,320 miles
- 2023 – 159,438 miles
- 2022 – 152,593 miles
- 2021 – 146,488 miles
- 2020 – 142,106 miles
- 2017 – 136,473 miles
- 2016 – 127,630 miles
- 2015 – 118,532 miles
- 2014 – 112,021 miles
- 2012 – 104,441 miles
- 2011 – 98,285 miles
- 2010 – 83,012 miles
- 2009 – 60,231 miles
- 2008 – 51,381 miles
- 2007 – 39,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,575 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 170,575 miles
- Test number
- 446626228154
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail170,575 miles (+3,763)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,575 miles
- Test number
- 248739326309
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass166,812 miles (+3,492)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 166,812 miles
- Test number
- 455164160310
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,320 miles (+3,882)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 163,320 miles
- Test number
- 713708216630
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,438 miles (+6,845)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 159,438 miles
- Test number
- 928185799235
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,593 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 152,593 miles
- Test number
- 378617576529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,593 miles (+6,105)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,593 miles
- Test number
- 543062583925
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,488 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 146,488 miles
- Test number
- 198839217127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail146,488 miles (+4,382)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,488 miles
- Test number
- 296078531377
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass142,106 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 142,106 miles
- Test number
- 382303633449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail142,106 miles (+5,633)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,106 miles
- Test number
- 474210730206
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass136,473 miles (+38)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 136,473 miles
- Test number
- 932830802357
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail136,435 miles (+8,805)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,435 miles
- Test number
- 761203743498
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass127,630 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 127,630 miles
- Test number
- 804706095519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,626 miles (+9,094)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,626 miles
- Test number
- 838236621775
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass118,532 miles (+6,511)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 118,532 miles
- Test number
- 146542205401
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,021 miles (+7,580)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 112,021 miles
- Test number
- 297247204083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,441 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 104,441 miles
- Test number
- 296740512370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,285 miles (+15,273)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 98,285 miles
- Test number
- 467604701478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 83,012 miles
- Test number
- 290144850254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,012 miles (+22,781)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,012 miles
- Test number
- 733594350223
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,231 miles (+8,850)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 60,231 miles
- Test number
- 904178759226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,381 miles (+11,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,381 miles
- Test number
- 452673158328
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,827 miles
- Test number
- 440645547427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 JLA
- Does S30 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 JLA is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 JLA?
- The MOT on S30 JLA is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 JLA done?
- S30 JLA was recorded at 170,575 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,034 miles a year.
- Has S30 JLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 JLA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S30 JLA 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 JLA find?
- S30 JLA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.
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