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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

T30 DRGMOT history

T30 DRG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
149,343 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 DRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 DRG was last recorded at 149,343 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 19,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,685 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
19,658 miles
Average per year
7,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,343 miles
  • 2024 – 129,685 miles
  • 2023 – 111,343 miles
  • 2022 – 108,060 miles
  • 2021 – 100,134 miles
  • 2020 – 100,129 miles
  • 2017 – 80,025 miles
  • 2016 – 73,830 miles
  • 2015 – 67,828 miles
  • 2013 – 56,844 miles
  • 2012 – 49,896 miles
  • 2011 – 41,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,343 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front bumper insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,343 miles
    Test number
    541426409106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,343 miles (+19,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,343 miles
    Test number
    841697631632
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass129,685 miles (+18,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    270658841935
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass111,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    744765558892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail111,343 miles (+3,283)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    725245409387
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass108,060 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    228953246283
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail108,056 miles (+7,922)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,056 miles
    Test number
    576828608637
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass100,134 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,134 miles
    Test number
    916722165977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,129 miles (+20,104)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    907076149384
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass80,025 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,025 miles
    Test number
    354971775981
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  11. Fail80,025 miles (+6,195)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,025 miles
    Test number
    530345098548
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  12. Pass73,830 miles (+6,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,830 miles
    Test number
    423218120245
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoot handle insecure
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake discs
  13. Pass67,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    196217955052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,828 miles (+10,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    969945155065
    • FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
  15. Pass56,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    389372763419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,844 miles (+6,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    338542663437
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  17. Pass49,896 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    395367392410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    278752891430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 DRG

Does T30 DRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 DRG expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 DRG?
The MOT on T30 DRG expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 DRG done?
T30 DRG was recorded at 149,343 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 7,902 miles a year.
Has T30 DRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 DRG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T30 DRG 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 DRG find?
T30 DRG passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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