BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

X30 STRMOT history

X30 STR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 52,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

X30 STR black 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,702 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,306 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X30 STR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X30 STR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 STR was last recorded at 52,702 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,532 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
3,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,702 miles
  • 2025 – 51,532 miles
  • 2024 – 49,843 miles
  • 2023 – 48,199 miles
  • 2022 – 45,477 miles
  • 2021 – 42,495 miles
  • 2020 – 40,658 miles
  • 2019 – 35,568 miles
  • 2018 – 30,832 miles
  • 2017 – 25,489 miles
  • 2016 – 19,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,702 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 jacking mount missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,702 miles (+1,170)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    931388721530
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass51,532 miles (+1,689)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    869688345643
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking mount missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass49,843 miles (+1,644)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    437404039480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking mount missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass48,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    776551070976
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking mount missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail48,199 miles (+2,722)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    462168361076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking mount missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass45,477 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    815893597375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,495 miles (+1,837)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    361217129521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,658 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,658 miles
    Test number
    136757886485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail40,658 miles (+5,090)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,658 miles
    Test number
    255386895764
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,568 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,568 miles
    Test number
    785860193236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,832 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    389120109146
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass25,489 miles (+5,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    130006680112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass19,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,577 miles
    Test number
    971375200327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 STR

Does X30 STR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 STR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 STR?
The MOT on X30 STR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 STR done?
X30 STR was recorded at 52,702 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
Has X30 STR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 STR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X30 STR 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 STR find?
X30 STR passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

Related registrations

Browse all X30S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.