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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

Y30 NRMMOT history

Y30 NRM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

Y30 NRM silver 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,720 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y30 NRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y30 NRM was last recorded at 149,720 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2020: 106,880 miles, lower than 108,095 miles on 5 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,304 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,416 miles
Average per year
8,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,720 miles
  • 2025 – 143,304 miles
  • 2023 – 135,653 miles
  • 2022 – 124,149 miles
  • 2021 – 112,271 miles
  • 2020 – 106,880 miles
  • 2019 – 108,095 miles
  • 2018 – 102,430 miles
  • 2017 – 85,397 miles
  • 2016 – 77,554 miles
  • 2015 – 68,246 miles
  • 2014 – 50,902 miles
  • 2013 – 32,814 miles
  • 2012 – 31,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,720 miles
  • AdvisoryAIRCON GASES HAVE LEAKED OUT
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,720 miles (+6,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,720 miles
    Test number
    766648791873
    • AdvisoryAIRCON GASES HAVE LEAKED OUT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass143,304 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,304 miles
    Test number
    448847787078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,653 miles (+11,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,653 miles
    Test number
    669624379446
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,149 miles (+11,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,149 miles
    Test number
    180409684853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,271 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    444419364098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,880 miles (-1,215)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    827413656110
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,095 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,095 miles
    Test number
    970378201469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,088 miles (+1,658)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,088 miles
    Test number
    801355308991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,430 miles (+17,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    136222968324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass85,397 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    228610125856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,554 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    932047880489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,246 miles (+17,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    627057835065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,902 miles (+18,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    918430724084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,814 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    857345423003
    • NoteLow emmiter-smoke meter not detecting
  15. Fail32,814 miles (+884)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    557881023010
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteLow emmiter-smoke meter not detecting
  16. Pass31,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    216502272159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y30 NRM

Does Y30 NRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y30 NRM is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y30 NRM?
The MOT on Y30 NRM is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y30 NRM done?
Y30 NRM was recorded at 149,720 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,679 miles a year.
Has Y30 NRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y30 NRM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y30 NRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y30 NRM find?
Y30 NRM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: aircon gases have leaked out; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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