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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S30 SEAMOT history

S30 SEA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

S30 SEA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
90,733 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 SEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 SEA was last recorded at 90,733 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,704 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,733 miles
  • 2021 – 90,399 miles
  • 2020 – 87,852 miles
  • 2019 – 85,743 miles
  • 2018 – 83,622 miles
  • 2017 – 82,238 miles
  • 2016 – 80,947 miles
  • 2015 – 75,372 miles
  • 2014 – 68,679 miles
  • 2013 – 65,141 miles
  • 2012 – 64,117 miles
  • 2011 – 62,371 miles
  • 2010 – 59,193 miles
  • 2009 – 49,171 miles
  • 2008 – 44,799 miles
  • 2007 – 39,855 miles
  • 2006 – 35,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,733 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,733 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    950037865405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,704 miles (+305)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    349337967739
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock inner rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock inner rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,399 miles (+1,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    918093396044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,250 miles (+1,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    323124677593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Shaft corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Shaft corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,852 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    618366843799
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight fluffing to drivers seat belt

  6. Pass85,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    403280315109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail85,743 miles (+2,121)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    436613418059
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass83,622 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    880331878453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    425980083081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail82,238 miles (+1,291)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    497403872996
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass80,947 miles (+5,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    658164488781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,372 miles (+6,693)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,372 miles
    Test number
    817692065026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass68,679 miles (+3,538)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    389328004074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSeat guard fitted not allowing access to both rear seat belts

  14. Fail65,141 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    316644123033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteObstruction on rear seats making it unable to test rear seat belts
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

  15. Pass65,141 miles (+1,024)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    875854723021
    • 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)
    • NoteObstruction on rear seats making it unable to test rear seat belts
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

  16. Fail64,117 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    115113052050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO WIND DEFLECTER FITTED AND SEAT COVER FITTED

  17. Pass64,117 miles (+1,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    705843852008
    • NoteUNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO WIND DEFLECTER FITTED AND SEAT COVER FITTED

  18. Pass62,371 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    196013351003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,193 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    370415050061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,171 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    173557659415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,799 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    164159648167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,855 miles
    Test number
    834105547160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,854 miles (+4,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    294014247474
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass35,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    751377356174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 SEA

Does S30 SEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 SEA expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 SEA?
The MOT on S30 SEA expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 SEA done?
S30 SEA was recorded at 90,733 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 2,954 miles a year.
Has S30 SEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 SEA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 SEA 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 SEA find?
S30 SEA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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