BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc
S30 RDMMOT history
S30 RDM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 145,429 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 RDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 RDM was last recorded at 145,429 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 9,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,043 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,386 miles
- Average per year
- 5,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,429 miles
- 2025 – 136,043 miles
- 2023 – 133,632 miles
- 2022 – 129,788 miles
- 2020 – 115,848 miles
- 2019 – 107,457 miles
- 2018 – 103,493 miles
- 2016 – 97,882 miles
- 2015 – 94,581 miles
- 2014 – 88,014 miles
- 2013 – 77,409 miles
- 2012 – 63,046 miles
- 2011 – 58,268 miles
- 2010 – 56,399 miles
- 2009 – 54,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust bracket broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,429 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 145,429 miles
- Test number
- 873606169666
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail145,429 miles (+9,386)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,429 miles
- Test number
- 735298837752
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass136,043 miles (+2,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 136,043 miles
- Test number
- 392714287461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,632 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 133,632 miles
- Test number
- 761052187159
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
Fail133,630 miles (+3,842)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,630 miles
- Test number
- 833498542114
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorService brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
Pass129,788 miles (+13,940)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 129,788 miles
- Test number
- 300257307931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,848 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,848 miles
- Test number
- 824588277407
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail115,848 miles (+8,391)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,848 miles
- Test number
- 728309031353
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,457 miles (+184)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,457 miles
- Test number
- 982591263920
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail107,273 miles (+3,780)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,273 miles
- Test number
- 859490888971
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bottom bolt insecure
Pass103,493 miles (+5,611)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 103,493 miles
- Test number
- 685030000062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,882 miles (+3,301)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,882 miles
- Test number
- 822869323726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,581 miles (+6,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,581 miles
- Test number
- 260867371220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,014 miles (+10,605)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,014 miles
- Test number
- 477782364211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,409 miles (+14,363)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,409 miles
- Test number
- 146509753297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,046 miles (+4,778)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 63,046 miles
- Test number
- 165741962267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnderside of vechile covered with plastic covers some componets unable to check
Pass58,268 miles (+1,869)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,268 miles
- Test number
- 305511821480
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres sidewalls cut
- NotePlastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle
Pass56,399 miles (+2,070)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 56,399 miles
- Test number
- 840552730286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage
- NotePlastic covers fitted underneath car
Pass54,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 54,329 miles
- Test number
- 504169539271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S30 RDM
- Does S30 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 RDM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 RDM?
- The MOT on S30 RDM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 RDM done?
- S30 RDM was recorded at 145,429 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
- Has S30 RDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 RDM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S30 RDM 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 RDM find?
- S30 RDM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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