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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

T30 MBOMOT history

T30 MBO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,637 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 MBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 MBO was last recorded at 91,637 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,505 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,132 miles
Average per year
4,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,637 miles
  • 2025 – 87,505 miles
  • 2024 – 81,073 miles
  • 2023 – 74,582 miles
  • 2022 – 66,282 miles
  • 2021 – 61,399 miles
  • 2020 – 57,716 miles
  • 2019 – 53,302 miles
  • 2018 – 49,670 miles
  • 2017 – 40,885 miles
  • 2016 – 31,087 miles
  • 2015 – 20,120 miles
  • 2014 – 17,083 miles
  • 2013 – 15,580 miles
  • 2012 – 13,767 miles
  • 2011 – 11,366 miles
  • 2010 – 9,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,637 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,637 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    496751504287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,505 miles (+6,432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    784826329416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,073 miles (+6,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    386653873102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    725567409852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail74,582 miles (+8,300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    587508026102
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,282 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    382623959960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,399 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    929136079910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    512004721282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,715 miles (+4,413)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    460449690956
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass53,302 miles (+3,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    484927022994
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass49,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    885976907517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail49,670 miles (+8,785)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    327701962085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass40,885 miles (+9,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    927682934444
    • 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)
  14. Pass31,087 miles (+10,967)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,087 miles
    Test number
    483184075987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,120 miles (+3,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,120 miles
    Test number
    467673645011
    • NoteO/s front inner and outer edge of tyre wearing low
  16. Pass17,083 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,083 miles
    Test number
    267923944000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,580 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,580 miles
    Test number
    366368133072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,767 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    337758352036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,366 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,366 miles
    Test number
    745860741057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,042 miles
    Test number
    704280240007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 MBO

Does T30 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 MBO is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 MBO?
The MOT on T30 MBO is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 MBO done?
T30 MBO was recorded at 91,637 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
Has T30 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 MBO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T30 MBO 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 MBO find?
T30 MBO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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