BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K29 BABMOT history
K29 BAB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 156,006 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 BAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 BAB was last recorded at 156,006 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 21,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,998 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21,008 miles
- Average per year
- 10,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,006 miles
- 2025 – 134,998 miles
- 2024 – 132,497 miles
- 2023 – 128,818 miles
- 2022 – 114,598 miles
- 2021 – 108,283 miles
- 2020 – 100,141 miles
- 2018 – 93,974 miles
- 2017 – 81,274 miles
- 2016 – 71,766 miles
- 2015 – 46,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edge
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.
NSR wheel has been repaired -welded on the inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on the inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded just before the brake hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on the inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,006 miles (+21,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 156,006 miles
- Test number
- 884404555940
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass134,998 miles (+2,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 134,998 miles
- Test number
- 327258568637
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass132,497 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 132,497 miles
- Test number
- 505279991559
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass128,818 miles (+14,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,818 miles
- Test number
- 293575742675
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,598 miles (+97)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 114,598 miles
- Test number
- 156836913617
- AdvisoryNSR wheel has been repaired -welded on the inner rim
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded just before the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,501 miles (+6,218)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,501 miles
- Test number
- 738310821243
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNSR wheel has been repaired -welded on the inner rim
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded just before the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,283 miles (+8,142)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,283 miles
- Test number
- 124504497497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,141 miles (+6,167)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,141 miles
- Test number
- 953222384336
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass93,974 miles (+12,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 93,974 miles
- Test number
- 145429077083
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,274 miles (+563)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 81,274 miles
- Test number
- 870976264188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,711 miles (+8,945)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,711 miles
- Test number
- 984540622727
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,766 miles (+24,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,766 miles
- Test number
- 111996174634
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring underside vehicle checks
Pass46,853 miles (+5,673)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,853 miles
- Test number
- 888123755168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cut, not to cords
Pass41,180 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,180 miles
- Test number
- 808292125092
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight damage to nearside sill
Questions about K29 BAB
- Does K29 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 BAB is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K29 BAB?
- The MOT on K29 BAB is valid until 3 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 BAB done?
- K29 BAB was recorded at 156,006 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,417 miles a year.
- Has K29 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 BAB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on K29 BAB 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 BAB find?
- K29 BAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.