BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc
K29 APKMOT history
K29 APK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 167,867 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 APK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 APK was last recorded at 167,867 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,375 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,492 miles
- Average per year
- 9,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,867 miles
- 2024 – 159,375 miles
- 2023 – 151,161 miles
- 2022 – 143,784 miles
- 2021 – 130,372 miles
- 2020 – 118,552 miles
- 2019 – 108,788 miles
- 2018 – 103,256 miles
- 2017 – 96,684 miles
- 2016 – 88,040 miles
- 2015 – 74,809 miles
- 2014 – 63,527 miles
- 2012 – 51,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,867 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,867 miles (+8,492)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 167,867 miles
- Test number
- 581112571333
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,375 miles (+8,214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 159,375 miles
- Test number
- 414074991911
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass151,161 miles (+7,377)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,161 miles
- Test number
- 406544201376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,784 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 143,784 miles
- Test number
- 854927679528
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,783 miles (+13,411)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,783 miles
- Test number
- 947022030265
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,372 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,372 miles
- Test number
- 637193641596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,371 miles (+11,819)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,371 miles
- Test number
- 907327419396
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 118,552 miles
- Test number
- 867485861515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,552 miles (+9,764)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,552 miles
- Test number
- 196968212413
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Pass108,788 miles (+5,532)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,788 miles
- Test number
- 644117522633
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,256 miles (+6,572)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,256 miles
- Test number
- 934720577260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,684 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 96,684 miles
- Test number
- 946722730576
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Pass88,040 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 88,040 miles
- Test number
- 364425770925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,015 miles (+8,206)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 83,015 miles
- Test number
- 907230593879
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner band VERY low!! (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,809 miles (+11,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 74,809 miles
- Test number
- 148906815042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,527 miles (+11,698)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 63,527 miles
- Test number
- 646067304042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 51,829 miles
- Test number
- 168098342320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K29 APK
- Does K29 APK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 APK is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K29 APK?
- The MOT on K29 APK is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K29 APK done?
- K29 APK was recorded at 167,867 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 9,012 miles a year.
- Has K29 APK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 APK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on K29 APK 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 APK find?
- K29 APK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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