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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T30 PCMMOT history

T30 PCM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
185,310 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 PCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 PCM was last recorded at 185,310 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 12,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
172,798 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,512 miles
Average per year
9,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,310 miles
  • 2024 – 172,798 miles
  • 2023 – 158,970 miles
  • 2022 – 140,729 miles
  • 2021 – 123,559 miles
  • 2020 – 113,755 miles
  • 2019 – 103,746 miles
  • 2018 – 100,362 miles
  • 2017 – 96,534 miles
  • 2016 – 92,766 miles
  • 2015 – 85,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,310 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,310 miles (+12,512)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    185,310 miles
    Test number
    460969895286
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass172,798 miles (+13,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,798 miles
    Test number
    426923593687
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tail Lights Tinted

  3. Pass158,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,970 miles
    Test number
    117116856648
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,964 miles (+18,235)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    410038264419
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,729 miles (+17,170)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,729 miles
    Test number
    141056106516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,559 miles (+9,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    359814156686
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,755 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    348854991700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,124 miles
    Test number
    192241360103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,124 miles (+5,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,124 miles
    Test number
    845483865467
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,746 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    107781083342
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass100,362 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    317012774431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,534 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    178885933194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,766 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    131283833835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    267174755453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,267 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    207754155103
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T30 PCM

Does T30 PCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 PCM is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T30 PCM?
The MOT on T30 PCM is valid until 29 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 PCM done?
T30 PCM was recorded at 185,310 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,626 miles a year.
Has T30 PCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 PCM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T30 PCM 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 PCM find?
T30 PCM passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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