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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T30 MRFMOT history

T30 MRF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
193,960 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 MRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 MRF was last recorded at 193,960 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,390 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,570 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,960 miles
  • 2023 – 189,390 miles
  • 2022 – 188,431 miles
  • 2021 – 183,794 miles
  • 2020 – 177,341 miles
  • 2019 – 169,271 miles
  • 2018 – 163,384 miles
  • 2017 – 153,472 miles
  • 2016 – 148,476 miles
  • 2015 – 142,708 miles
  • 2014 – 137,453 miles
  • 2013 – 131,683 miles
  • 2012 – 122,821 miles
  • 2011 – 114,886 miles
  • 2010 – 107,530 miles
  • 2009 – 106,030 miles
  • 2008 – 101,299 miles
  • 2007 – 92,479 miles
  • 2006 – 81,105 miles
  • 2005 – 77,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,960 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,960 miles
    Test number
    589995527814
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail193,960 miles (+4,570)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,960 miles
    Test number
    473866128133
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass189,390 miles (+959)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,390 miles
    Test number
    310294055689
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,431 miles (+4,637)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,431 miles
    Test number
    584428095739
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass183,794 miles (+6,453)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,794 miles
    Test number
    507205810172
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass177,341 miles (+8,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,341 miles
    Test number
    495093184355
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass169,271 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,271 miles
    Test number
    398805604683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail169,250 miles (+5,866)5 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,250 miles
    Test number
    424931672754
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass163,384 miles (+9,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,384 miles
    Test number
    975178243859
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass153,472 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,472 miles
    Test number
    990064028495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,476 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,476 miles
    Test number
    249457337666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,708 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,708 miles
    Test number
    757764585022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNear side front wish bone bush deteriated
    • NoteOff side front wish bone bush deteriated

  13. Fail142,708 miles (+5,255)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,708 miles
    Test number
    139322685092
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNear side front wish bone bush deteriated
    • NoteOff side front wish bone bush deteriated

  14. Pass137,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    137,453 miles
    Test number
    798583384047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,453 miles (+5,770)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,453 miles
    Test number
    318417974011
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass131,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    247189373079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail131,683 miles (+8,862)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    707247873083
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  18. Pass122,821 miles (+7,935)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,821 miles
    Test number
    216217242076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm has slight play

  19. Pass114,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    947569631093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail114,886 miles (+7,356)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    868199331077
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail107,530 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,530 miles
    Test number
    113822330489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

  22. Pass107,530 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,530 miles
    Test number
    114752330440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,030 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    171288159051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass106,030 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    224218759060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,299 miles (+8,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    832427448019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,479 miles (+11,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,479 miles
    Test number
    864674747074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass81,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    370930146067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,105 miles (+3,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    251875736077
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass77,925 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    77,925 miles
    Test number
    503028675110
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack.

Questions about T30 MRF

Does T30 MRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 MRF is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T30 MRF?
The MOT on T30 MRF is valid until 28 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 MRF done?
T30 MRF was recorded at 193,960 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has T30 MRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 MRF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T30 MRF 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 MRF find?
T30 MRF passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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