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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

T30 ALMMOT history

T30 ALM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,481 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 ALM was last recorded at 157,481 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,468 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,481 miles
  • 2024 – 155,472 miles
  • 2023 – 154,070 miles
  • 2022 – 151,970 miles
  • 2021 – 149,930 miles
  • 2020 – 147,830 miles
  • 2019 – 146,814 miles
  • 2018 – 144,741 miles
  • 2017 – 141,086 miles
  • 2016 – 136,823 miles
  • 2015 – 127,153 miles
  • 2014 – 124,410 miles
  • 2013 – 118,227 miles
  • 2012 – 112,259 miles
  • 2011 – 99,928 miles
  • 2010 – 88,022 miles
  • 2009 – 78,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,481 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,481 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,481 miles
    Test number
    488306716711
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail157,468 miles (+1,996)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    794450668157
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,472 miles (+1,402)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,472 miles
    Test number
    235000029256
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass154,070 miles (+2,100)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,070 miles
    Test number
    791529505784
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass151,970 miles (+2,040)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,970 miles
    Test number
    542682540338
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass149,930 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,930 miles
    Test number
    525580353707
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake calliper anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail149,929 miles (+2,099)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,929 miles
    Test number
    449456013930
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake calliper anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass147,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    931837437854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail147,830 miles (+1,016)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    281257744392
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass146,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,814 miles
    Test number
    162356997181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail146,812 miles (+2,071)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    184732155941
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass144,741 miles (+3,655)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,741 miles
    Test number
    501543013488
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass141,086 miles (+4,263)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,086 miles
    Test number
    796657914754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  14. Pass136,823 miles (+9,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,823 miles
    Test number
    709091025700
    • AdvisoryN/s/r side light has bulbs inop but not more than 50%
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort low but met requirements
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

  15. Pass127,153 miles (+2,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,153 miles
    Test number
    656371194778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  16. Pass124,410 miles (+6,183)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,410 miles
    Test number
    347628854221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s handbrake effort low

  17. Pass118,227 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,227 miles
    Test number
    937374873254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,259 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    267337752280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    829638042020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,107 miles (+8,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    117578042487
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass99,928 miles (+11,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,928 miles
    Test number
    196547781095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass88,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    171763250095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,022 miles (+9,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    743963350091
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  24. Pass78,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,278 miles
    Test number
    141887539411
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail78,278 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,278 miles
    Test number
    343217639039
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T30 ALM

Does T30 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 ALM is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T30 ALM?
The MOT on T30 ALM is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 ALM done?
T30 ALM was recorded at 157,481 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,745 miles a year.
Has T30 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 ALM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T30 ALM 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 ALM find?
T30 ALM passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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