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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

V30 ADCMOT history

V30 ADC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V30 ADC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,077 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ADC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ADC was last recorded at 89,077 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,400 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,677 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,077 miles
  • 2025 – 87,400 miles
  • 2024 – 85,712 miles
  • 2023 – 84,668 miles
  • 2022 – 83,942 miles
  • 2021 – 82,615 miles
  • 2020 – 81,757 miles
  • 2019 – 80,342 miles
  • 2018 – 78,827 miles
  • 2017 – 76,839 miles
  • 2016 – 74,432 miles
  • 2015 – 71,682 miles
  • 2014 – 68,849 miles
  • 2013 – 66,202 miles
  • 2012 – 60,610 miles
  • 2011 – 53,343 miles
  • 2010 – 48,619 miles
  • 2009 – 42,945 miles
  • 2008 – 34,121 miles
  • 2007 – 26,208 miles
  • 2006 – 21,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    132077430793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail89,077 miles (+1,677)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    873011539182
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,400 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,400 miles
    Test number
    943192667319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,712 miles (+1,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,712 miles
    Test number
    768365280234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,668 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    651444724267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,942 miles (+1,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    510182524372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass82,615 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    165109935997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,757 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    268585840239
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  9. Fail81,726 miles (+1,384)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,726 miles
    Test number
    242946963971
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  10. Pass80,342 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    943598496896
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Fail80,311 miles (+1,484)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    267625005784
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass78,827 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    220148803411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass76,839 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    844295722245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,432 miles (+2,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    940589033177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass71,682 miles (+2,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    593691905887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components
  16. Pass68,849 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    716080374215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,202 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    438582693228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,146 miles (+5,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    389885883280
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  19. Pass60,610 miles (+7,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,610 miles
    Test number
    646458662236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass53,343 miles (+4,724)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    176090761261
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limit 1.5mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteWipers judder
  21. Pass48,619 miles (+5,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,619 miles
    Test number
    634981570232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass42,945 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    911230389211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,121 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    362529688212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    564923398102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail33,160 miles (+6,952)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    264493098177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass26,208 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    442370907208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,199 miles (+4,968)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,199 miles
    Test number
    483683997111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no. plate deteriorating
  28. Pass21,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,231 miles
    Test number
    360789596119
    • 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)

Questions about V30 ADC

Does V30 ADC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 ADC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 ADC?
The MOT on V30 ADC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 ADC done?
V30 ADC was recorded at 89,077 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has V30 ADC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ADC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V30 ADC 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 ADC find?
V30 ADC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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