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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K29 AUGMOT history

K29 AUG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

K29 AUG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
184,347 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 AUG
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 AUG was last recorded at 184,347 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 6,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,651 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,696 miles
Average per year
9,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,347 miles
  • 2025 – 177,651 miles
  • 2024 – 170,616 miles
  • 2023 – 164,076 miles
  • 2022 – 157,058 miles
  • 2021 – 152,431 miles
  • 2020 – 146,847 miles
  • 2019 – 143,580 miles
  • 2018 – 137,434 miles
  • 2017 – 123,381 miles
  • 2016 – 109,212 miles
  • 2015 – 90,832 miles
  • 2014 – 73,076 miles
  • 2013 – 64,783 miles
  • 2012 – 55,935 miles
  • 2011 – 41,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,347 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,347 miles (+6,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    184,347 miles
    Test number
    607421557296
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,651 miles (+7,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,651 miles
    Test number
    639683583050
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,616 miles (+6,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,616 miles
    Test number
    408138488169
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass164,076 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    124286451656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel repaired

  5. Pass157,058 miles (+4,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,058 miles
    Test number
    116642540045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

  6. Pass152,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,431 miles
    Test number
    331525887477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,431 miles (+5,584)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,431 miles
    Test number
    101405409251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,847 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,847 miles
    Test number
    729353216864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,580 miles (+6,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    914145715393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass137,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,434 miles
    Test number
    176662497387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail137,434 miles (+14,053)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,434 miles
    Test number
    294956536508
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    310036433692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail123,381 miles (+14,169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    515523959817
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass109,212 miles (+18,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    225350672848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,832 miles (+17,756)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    625920935083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,076 miles (+8,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    366462634024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass64,783 miles (+8,848)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    639756833011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    765188952069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,935 miles (+14,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    929418752045
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass41,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    769513361052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 AUG

Does K29 AUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 AUG is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 AUG?
The MOT on K29 AUG is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 AUG done?
K29 AUG was recorded at 184,347 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,107 miles a year.
Has K29 AUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 AUG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K29 AUG 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 AUG find?
K29 AUG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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