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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V30 ABSMOT history

V30 ABS is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

V30 ABS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,772 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ABS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ABS was last recorded at 108,772 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 8,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,375 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,397 miles
Average per year
8,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,772 miles
  • 2025 – 100,375 miles
  • 2024 – 93,602 miles
  • 2023 – 86,370 miles
  • 2022 – 76,455 miles
  • 2021 – 68,464 miles
  • 2020 – 63,010 miles
  • 2019 – 52,780 miles
  • 2018 – 41,509 miles
  • 2017 – 32,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,772 miles (+8,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    373211471609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass100,375 miles (+6,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    326534730320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,602 miles (+7,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    991654603069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,370 miles (+9,915)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    798041495836
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,455 miles (+7,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    834613945438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Pass68,464 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,464 miles
    Test number
    478896382706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass63,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,010 miles
    Test number
    310581096771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,005 miles (+10,225)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    606663111093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,780 miles (+11,271)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    349665950847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,509 miles (+9,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    686291730569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass32,107 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    515965566484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail32,033 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,033 miles
    Test number
    835254859971
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V30 ABS

Does V30 ABS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 ABS is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 ABS?
The MOT on V30 ABS is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 ABS done?
V30 ABS was recorded at 108,772 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,471 miles a year.
Has V30 ABS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ABS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on V30 ABS 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 V30 ABS find?
V30 ABS passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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