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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S30 RTMMOT history

S30 RTM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S30 RTM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,766 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 RTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 RTM was last recorded at 80,766 miles on 30 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2026: 80,765 miles, lower than 81,006 miles on 5 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,006 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Average per year
2,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,766 miles
  • 2025 – 81,006 miles
  • 2024 – 80,999 miles
  • 2023 – 80,994 miles
  • 2022 – 80,991 miles
  • 2021 – 80,831 miles
  • 2019 – 80,782 miles
  • 2018 – 80,510 miles
  • 2017 – 75,981 miles
  • 2015 – 75,217 miles
  • 2014 – 74,154 miles
  • 2013 – 65,327 miles
  • 2012 – 59,247 miles
  • 2011 – 52,429 miles
  • 2009 – 47,065 miles
  • 2008 – 37,197 miles
  • 2007 – 33,986 miles
  • 2006 – 26,782 miles
  • 2005 – 25,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    743971175297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail80,765 miles (-241)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    306827913711
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass81,006 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    563038276066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,999 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    424512669315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,994 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    708287983129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    661365102422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,991 miles (+160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    143103457420
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,831 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    924848717882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,782 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    392939971291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,510 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    982843371586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,981 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    965578702225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,217 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    585559915671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,154 miles (+8,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    668721724236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass65,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    706656283151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,327 miles (+6,080)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    915006683103
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass59,247 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,247 miles
    Test number
    175053392179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,429 miles (+5,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    798463791165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass47,065 miles (+9,868)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    142583249150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    193510038125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,197 miles (+3,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    803690938147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass33,986 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    551503917112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,782 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    772035596059
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre req soon

  23. Pass26,718 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    443748366081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    370614365364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 RTM

Does S30 RTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 RTM is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 RTM?
The MOT on S30 RTM is valid until 4 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 RTM done?
S30 RTM was recorded at 80,766 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,679 miles a year.
Has S30 RTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 RTM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 RTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 RTM find?
S30 RTM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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