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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.

S30 NMS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass100,482 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass100,482 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,482 miles
    Test number
    489543315208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass64,678 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    219962565807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,751 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    316729115647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,608 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    369566867248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass45,142 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    219571584064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,521 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    707215673020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,812 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    297085102462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass23,460 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,460 miles
    Test number
    384753910138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,138 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,138 miles
    Test number
    400665729434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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