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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S30 MJEMOT history

S30 MJE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S30 MJE blue 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,651 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 MJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 MJE was last recorded at 52,651 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,573 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
1,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,651 miles
  • 2025 – 52,573 miles
  • 2024 – 52,086 miles
  • 2023 – 51,701 miles
  • 2022 – 51,568 miles
  • 2021 – 51,243 miles
  • 2020 – 50,871 miles
  • 2012 – 49,539 miles
  • 2011 – 47,723 miles
  • 2010 – 43,428 miles
  • 2009 – 40,202 miles
  • 2008 – 37,948 miles
  • 2007 – 34,833 miles
  • 2006 – 30,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,651 miles
    Test number
    621618524687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail52,650 miles (+77)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    315567386826
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass52,573 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    115118252367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail52,539 miles (+453)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    499472207929
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass52,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    798303709217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail52,086 miles (+385)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    735384478689
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass51,701 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    459304972094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass51,568 miles (+325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,568 miles
    Test number
    155224905252
    • 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))

  9. Pass51,243 miles (+372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    710839571162
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass50,871 miles (+1,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    521073406583
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass49,539 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    687341772274
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWipers not working on slow speed

  12. Fail49,538 miles (+1,815)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    745861272228
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteWipers not working on slow speed

  13. Pass47,723 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    879835461223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,428 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,428 miles
    Test number
    874180770264
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing slightly

  15. Fail43,428 miles (+3,226)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,428 miles
    Test number
    733717960247
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing slightly

  16. Pass40,202 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    362278069234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,948 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    170180278264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,833 miles (+4,751)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    510787067265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass30,082 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,082 miles
    Test number
    554537836239
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail30,076 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    724806636244
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 MJE

Does S30 MJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 MJE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 MJE?
The MOT on S30 MJE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 MJE done?
S30 MJE was recorded at 52,651 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,130 miles a year.
Has S30 MJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 MJE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 MJE 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 MJE find?
S30 MJE passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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