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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

V30 AMFMOT history

V30 AMF is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

V30 AMF bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,712 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 AMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 AMF was last recorded at 90,712 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,422 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,712 miles
  • 2024 – 89,422 miles
  • 2023 – 86,575 miles
  • 2022 – 80,386 miles
  • 2021 – 76,848 miles
  • 2020 – 75,102 miles
  • 2019 – 69,798 miles
  • 2018 – 61,169 miles
  • 2017 – 52,952 miles
  • 2016 – 43,828 miles
  • 2015 – 34,136 miles
  • 2014 – 25,631 miles
  • 2013 – 23,475 miles
  • 2012 – 19,263 miles
  • 2011 – 14,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear tyres getting low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,712 miles (+1,290)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    431389812133
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,422 miles (+2,847)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,422 miles
    Test number
    271050423895
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,575 miles (+6,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,575 miles
    Test number
    684490391493
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,386 miles (+3,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    383680979137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass76,848 miles (+1,746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    914073970400
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass75,102 miles (+5,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    907053157027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass69,798 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    695325618799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
  8. Fail69,756 miles (+8,587)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    468729420129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
  9. Pass61,169 miles (+8,217)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,169 miles
    Test number
    650743206380
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass52,952 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    917858140322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,828 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    261574340644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,104 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    756659030562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,136 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    388321065004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,631 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,631 miles
    Test number
    908316764002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,475 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    865446593275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,263 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,263 miles
    Test number
    417190302364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,620 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,620 miles
    Test number
    436098511405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,553 miles
    Test number
    189874221264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 AMF

Does V30 AMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 AMF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 AMF?
The MOT on V30 AMF is valid until 5 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 AMF done?
V30 AMF was recorded at 90,712 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has V30 AMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 AMF has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V30 AMF 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 AMF find?
V30 AMF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush, and 10 more.

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