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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T30 LANMOT history

T30 LAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2024
Mileage
108,163 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 LAN was last recorded at 108,163 miles on 26 Jun 2023, 10,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2010: 89,466 miles, lower than 877,708 miles on 7 Apr 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,559 miles · 8 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
10,604 miles
Average per year
2,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,163 miles
  • 2019 – 97,559 miles
  • 2015 – 97,414 miles
  • 2014 – 96,326 miles
  • 2013 – 95,230 miles
  • 2012 – 93,035 miles
  • 2011 – 90,837 miles
  • 2010 – 89,466 miles
  • 2009 – 877,708 miles
  • 2008 – 84,638 miles
  • 2007 – 79,378 miles
  • 2006 – 68,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,163 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,163 miles (+10,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    695782942550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,559 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    896702530927
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail97,559 miles (+145)2 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    850398855955
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering system fouling power steering pipe onto front antiroll bar (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass97,414 miles (+1,088)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    576631795034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass96,326 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    266641494099
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Fail96,325 miles (+1,095)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    526400994009
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass95,230 miles (+2,195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,230 miles
    Test number
    125094593088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Pass93,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    287073492048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  9. Fail93,033 miles (+2,196)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    829783792005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  10. Pass90,837 miles (+1,371)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    846158591081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres staring to deteriorate. small cracks appearing in the tread
  11. Pass89,466 miles (-788,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    261707700464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass877,708 miles (+793,070)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    877,708 miles
    Test number
    843467799096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,638 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    191518978074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,378 miles (+11,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    950668587073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    141006276036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T30 LAN

Does T30 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 LAN expired on 25 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 LAN?
The MOT on T30 LAN expired on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 LAN done?
T30 LAN was recorded at 108,163 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2023, an average of 2,314 miles a year.
Has T30 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 LAN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T30 LAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T30 LAN find?
T30 LAN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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