BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc
K29 AKLMOT history
K29 AKL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,413 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 110,413 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 AKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 AKL was last recorded at 110,413 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,413 miles · 5 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,413 miles
- 2025 – 99,117 miles
- 2024 – 89,665 miles
- 2022 – 80,225 miles
- 2021 – 73,626 miles
- 2020 – 64,557 miles
- 2019 – 56,868 miles
- 2018 – 55,919 miles
- 2017 – 51,699 miles
- 2016 – 43,672 miles
- 2015 – 34,808 miles
- 2014 – 26,966 miles
- 2013 – 24,408 miles
- 2011 – 16,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,413 miles
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth nearside front lower ball joint dust covers splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose at a fixing but secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront brake discs wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear floor pan heatshield loose at some fixings but reasonably secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,413 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 110,413 miles
- Test number
- 513069051163
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth nearside front lower ball joint dust covers splitting
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose at a fixing but secure
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light missing
- AdvisoryRear floor pan heatshield loose at some fixings but reasonably secure
Fail110,413 miles (+11,296)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,413 miles
- Test number
- 478127062881
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth nearside front lower ball joint dust covers splitting
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose at a fixing but secure
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light missing
- AdvisoryRear floor pan heatshield loose at some fixings but reasonably secure
Pass99,117 miles (+9,452)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 99,117 miles
- Test number
- 120565964631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,665 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,665 miles
- Test number
- 371513524469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,663 miles (+9,438)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,663 miles
- Test number
- 935424298590
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,225 miles (+6,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,225 miles
- Test number
- 811717743984
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,626 miles (+9,069)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,626 miles
- Test number
- 763722337037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,557 miles (+7,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,557 miles
- Test number
- 788391783783
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,868 miles (+949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 56,868 miles
- Test number
- 699978729448
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass55,919 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 55,919 miles
- Test number
- 207679521630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,915 miles (+4,216)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,915 miles
- Test number
- 506640122088
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,699 miles (+8,027)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 51,699 miles
- Test number
- 614971038652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,672 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,672 miles
- Test number
- 269911883814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,636 miles (+8,828)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,636 miles
- Test number
- 782089823764
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,808 miles (+7,842)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 34,808 miles
- Test number
- 299089095089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,966 miles (+2,558)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 26,966 miles
- Test number
- 285720004154
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,408 miles (+1,094)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,408 miles
- Test number
- 715833903289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,314 miles (+7,008)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 23,314 miles
- Test number
- 459300323155
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,306 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 16,306 miles
- Test number
- 639199421150
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about K29 AKL
- Does K29 AKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 AKL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K29 AKL?
- The MOT on K29 AKL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K29 AKL done?
- K29 AKL was recorded at 110,413 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,381 miles a year.
- Has K29 AKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 AKL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K29 AKL 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 AKL find?
- K29 AKL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; offside front tyre slightly damaged small bulge outer sidewall; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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