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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

K29 ACMMOT history

K29 ACM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

K29 ACM 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 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
107,586 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 ACM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 ACM was last recorded at 107,586 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,033 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,553 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,586 miles
  • 2025 – 106,033 miles
  • 2024 – 104,002 miles
  • 2023 – 101,681 miles
  • 2022 – 99,442 miles
  • 2021 – 98,631 miles
  • 2020 – 94,062 miles
  • 2019 – 93,374 miles
  • 2018 – 90,415 miles
  • 2017 – 85,134 miles
  • 2016 – 80,154 miles
  • 2015 – 79,564 miles
  • 2014 – 78,784 miles
  • 2013 – 76,298 miles
  • 2012 – 69,243 miles
  • 2011 – 61,586 miles
  • 2010 – 53,806 miles
  • 2009 – 46,846 miles
  • 2008 – 42,127 miles
  • 2007 – 30,163 miles
  • 2005 – 13,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,586 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,586 miles (+1,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    466725266279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass106,033 miles (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,033 miles
    Test number
    991145505740
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipes
  3. Pass104,002 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    262530152271
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipes
  4. Pass101,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,681 miles
    Test number
    969202777379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail101,681 miles (+2,239)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,681 miles
    Test number
    479166109229
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass99,442 miles (+811)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    169417084693
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass98,631 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    232585270066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail98,613 miles (+4,551)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    835643813430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass94,062 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    723564572573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,374 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    973330350900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,415 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    457831988717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,134 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    280861931372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,154 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    263217893245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,564 miles
    Test number
    236994005105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,564 miles (+780)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,564 miles
    Test number
    539440805185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass78,784 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    596554804141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,298 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    577255393082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass69,243 miles (+7,657)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,243 miles
    Test number
    939713602107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,586 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    616387161122
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside unable to fully inspect
  20. Fail61,584 miles (+7,778)3 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    339276661166
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside unable to fully inspect
  21. Pass53,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    472072110279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,806 miles (+6,960)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    161958300265
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass46,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    421712889176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,846 miles (+4,719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    270131989192
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass42,127 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,127 miles
    Test number
    502982788104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail41,116 miles (+10,953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    950649468115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass30,163 miles (+16,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    500529417045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass13,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,766 miles
    Test number
    524270856104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 ACM

Does K29 ACM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 ACM is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 ACM?
The MOT on K29 ACM is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 ACM done?
K29 ACM was recorded at 107,586 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has K29 ACM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 ACM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K29 ACM 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 K29 ACM find?
K29 ACM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion.

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