
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
S30 NMSMOT history
S30 NMS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,482 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 100,482 mi
- At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 NMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 NMS was last recorded at 100,482 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,431 miles · 15 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 4,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,482 miles
- 2024 – 93,193 miles
- 2023 – 85,553 miles
- 2022 – 77,688 miles
- 2021 – 69,432 miles
- 2020 – 64,678 miles
- 2019 – 59,751 miles
- 2018 – 57,608 miles
- 2017 – 54,879 miles
- 2016 – 48,651 miles
- 2015 – 45,427 miles
- 2014 – 45,142 miles
- 2013 – 42,521 miles
- 2012 – 40,812 miles
- 2011 – 36,588 miles
- 2010 – 23,460 miles
- 2009 – 22,138 miles
- 2008 – 19,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Both front tyres outer edges starting to become worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,482 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 100,482 miles
- Test number
- 489543315208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,431 miles (+7,238)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,431 miles
- Test number
- 447250815473
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed REAR EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,193 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 93,193 miles
- Test number
- 771680425741
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,193 miles (+7,640)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,193 miles
- Test number
- 358655618809
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,553 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 85,553 miles
- Test number
- 336937799062
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,553 miles (+7,865)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,553 miles
- Test number
- 227155649399
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,688 miles (+307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,688 miles
- Test number
- 877993109612
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer edges starting to become worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,381 miles (+7,949)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,381 miles
- Test number
- 611069089466
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer edges starting to become worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,432 miles (+4,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 945374687919
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,678 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 64,678 miles
- Test number
- 219962565807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,751 miles (+2,143)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,751 miles
- Test number
- 316729115647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,608 miles (+2,729)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 57,608 miles
- Test number
- 369566867248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,879 miles (+6,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 54,879 miles
- Test number
- 347986606364
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Pass48,651 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 48,651 miles
- Test number
- 563519178948
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Fail48,622 miles (+3,195)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,622 miles
- Test number
- 687565237005
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Pass45,427 miles (+285)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,427 miles
- Test number
- 687248795095
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge
Pass45,142 miles (+2,621)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,142 miles
- Test number
- 219571584064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,521 miles (+1,709)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,521 miles
- Test number
- 707215673020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,812 miles (+4,224)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,812 miles
- Test number
- 297085102462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,588 miles (+13,128)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,588 miles
- Test number
- 956568301104
- NoteN/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE
Pass23,460 miles (+1,322)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 23,460 miles
- Test number
- 384753910138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,138 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 22,138 miles
- Test number
- 400665729434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 19,712 miles
- Test number
- 371347528316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 NMS
- Does S30 NMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 NMS is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S30 NMS?
- The MOT on S30 NMS is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 NMS done?
- S30 NMS was recorded at 100,482 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
- Has S30 NMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 NMS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S30 NMS 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 NMS find?
- S30 NMS passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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