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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

K29 CJWMOT history

K29 CJW is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

K29 CJW bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
136,803 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 CJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 CJW was last recorded at 136,803 miles on 1 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,802 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,803 miles
  • 2024 – 135,309 miles
  • 2023 – 127,479 miles
  • 2022 – 119,021 miles
  • 2021 – 115,538 miles
  • 2019 – 112,093 miles
  • 2018 – 111,304 miles
  • 2017 – 109,465 miles
  • 2016 – 105,973 miles
  • 2015 – 102,439 miles
  • 2014 – 98,862 miles
  • 2013 – 97,981 miles
  • 2012 – 96,752 miles
  • 2011 – 89,143 miles
  • 2010 – 80,215 miles
  • 2009 – 74,802 miles
  • 2008 – 61,563 miles
  • 2007 – 40,164 miles
  • 2006 – 9,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side of the rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,803 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,803 miles
    Test number
    152110783305
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side of the rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail136,802 miles (+1,493)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,802 miles
    Test number
    767716432607
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side of the rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,309 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,309 miles
    Test number
    954816247677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    941242202635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,476 miles (+8,455)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    187167974552
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass119,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    620509116002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,021 miles (+3,483)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    593999671617
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    390599290208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,538 miles (+3,445)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    722860493281
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass112,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,093 miles
    Test number
    946387441671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail112,093 miles (+789)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,093 miles
    Test number
    192152885944
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass111,304 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    483752131264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,465 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    972201877342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    590925893103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,973 miles (+3,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    521988883761
    • FailureNearside Front Lower 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)

  16. Pass102,439 miles (+3,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    299882985172
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass98,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    565179884122
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail98,862 miles (+881)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    427509884119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass97,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    255122883196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,981 miles (+1,229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    707952583147
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass96,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    609051292123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,752 miles (+7,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    526051792140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass89,143 miles (+8,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,143 miles
    Test number
    646757081158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass80,215 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    193304170194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,802 miles (+13,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    421749589139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass61,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    601223728300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail61,563 miles (+21,399)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    652543228353
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass40,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    404395927357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail40,163 miles (+30,655)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    611095227393
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass9,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,508 miles
    Test number
    543796156259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 CJW

Does K29 CJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 CJW expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 CJW?
The MOT on K29 CJW expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 CJW done?
K29 CJW was recorded at 136,803 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has K29 CJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 CJW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 CJW 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 CJW find?
K29 CJW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side of the rear brake pipe.

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