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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

X30 LRAMOT history

X30 LRA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

X30 LRA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,439 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 LRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 LRA was last recorded at 94,439 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,050 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2,389 miles
Average per year
4,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,439 miles
  • 2025 – 90,120 miles
  • 2024 – 87,986 miles
  • 2023 – 85,999 miles
  • 2022 – 84,222 miles
  • 2021 – 81,395 miles
  • 2020 – 76,580 miles
  • 2019 – 71,183 miles
  • 2018 – 64,343 miles
  • 2017 – 57,782 miles
  • 2016 – 55,568 miles
  • 2015 – 46,007 miles
  • 2014 – 37,099 miles
  • 2013 – 32,808 miles
  • 2012 – 24,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 2x cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,439 miles (+2,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    653676138395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass92,050 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    944445023780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 2x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail92,018 miles (+1,898)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    456340018007
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 2x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass90,120 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    610993496618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,986 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    359687944975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,999 miles (+1,777)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    406842454306
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,222 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    867604469459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,395 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    330937625514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,580 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    701098478666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,183 miles
    Test number
    304164189862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail71,183 miles (+6,840)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,183 miles
    Test number
    492057622210
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass64,343 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    496725806845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    248175306503
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail57,782 miles (+2,214)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    782942617545
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass55,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,568 miles
    Test number
    146097238554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,568 miles (+9,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,568 miles
    Test number
    284111334331
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,007 miles (+102)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,007 miles
    Test number
    196935555057
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail45,905 miles (+8,806)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    138240155434
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,099 miles (+4,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,099 miles
    Test number
    269398544082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass32,808 miles (+3,224)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    457844053291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass29,584 miles (+5,479)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    449920153058
    • DangerousO/s front tyresplitting around inside edge
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inside edge

  22. Pass24,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,105 miles
    Test number
    945334852010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 LRA

Does X30 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 LRA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 LRA?
The MOT on X30 LRA is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 LRA done?
X30 LRA was recorded at 94,439 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,815 miles a year.
Has X30 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 LRA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 LRA 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 X30 LRA find?
X30 LRA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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