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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T30 ABVMOT history

T30 ABV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,335 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 ABV was last recorded at 186,335 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,738 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,597 miles
Average per year
7,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,335 miles
  • 2025 – 178,738 miles
  • 2023 – 171,485 miles
  • 2022 – 165,288 miles
  • 2021 – 158,096 miles
  • 2020 – 150,594 miles
  • 2019 – 144,473 miles
  • 2018 – 134,463 miles
  • 2017 – 126,558 miles
  • 2016 – 120,194 miles
  • 2015 – 113,168 miles
  • 2014 – 106,209 miles
  • 2012 – 97,325 miles
  • 2011 – 87,719 miles
  • 2010 – 71,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,335 miles
  • AdvisoryKnock from front

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,335 miles (+7,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,335 miles
    Test number
    842991482960
    • AdvisoryKnock from front
  2. Pass178,738 miles (+7,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    178,738 miles
    Test number
    395558393860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass171,485 miles (+6,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,485 miles
    Test number
    699972976147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass165,288 miles (+7,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,288 miles
    Test number
    667266521218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass158,096 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,096 miles
    Test number
    230084023075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass150,594 miles (+6,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,594 miles
    Test number
    872305961836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass144,473 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,473 miles
    Test number
    206627497454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,724 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    797625454955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,463 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,463 miles
    Test number
    467069791153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,558 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    744836182867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,194 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,194 miles
    Test number
    486209898420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,168 miles (+6,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    788235205082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass106,209 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    386586704096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,325 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,325 miles
    Test number
    286095542351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,719 miles (+7,052)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    665716451379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,667 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    486050211027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    643614030115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail71,251 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    572024730132
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T30 ABV

Does T30 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 ABV is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 ABV?
The MOT on T30 ABV is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 ABV done?
T30 ABV was recorded at 186,335 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,291 miles a year.
Has T30 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 ABV has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2010.
Has the mileage on T30 ABV 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 T30 ABV find?
T30 ABV passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: knock from front.

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