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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

K29 CLJMOT history

K29 CLJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

K29 CLJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,471 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 CLJ was last recorded at 155,471 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,356 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
6,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,471 miles
  • 2025 – 154,636 miles
  • 2024 – 145,149 miles
  • 2023 – 141,702 miles
  • 2022 – 135,019 miles
  • 2021 – 128,563 miles
  • 2020 – 126,912 miles
  • 2019 – 121,518 miles
  • 2018 – 116,171 miles
  • 2017 – 108,931 miles
  • 2016 – 101,712 miles
  • 2015 – 92,244 miles
  • 2014 – 84,981 miles
  • 2013 – 72,983 miles
  • 2012 – 61,024 miles
  • 2011 – 49,131 miles
  • 2010 – 47,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,471 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,471 miles
    Test number
    804760039151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,356 miles (+720)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,356 miles
    Test number
    180892697019
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,636 miles (+9,487)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    246336694720
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,149 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,149 miles
    Test number
    762775346832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,702 miles (+6,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,702 miles
    Test number
    294110011058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,019 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    697724814400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,563 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    840315111196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass126,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    754479647933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail126,912 miles (+5,394)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    708861985804
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass121,518 miles (+5,347)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,518 miles
    Test number
    341995440223
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  11. Pass116,171 miles (+7,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    442156700812
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass108,931 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    179901886865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,712 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    992730478234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,244 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    714986342723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    726340674263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,981 miles (+11,998)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    227150074237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass72,983 miles (+11,959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    315050983415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    379859062454
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail61,024 miles (+11,893)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    778229062256
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTpms warning lamp on

  20. Pass49,131 miles (+1,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    576864381226
    • NoteUnder trays fitted to vehicle.

  21. Pass47,354 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    274199880099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,082 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    634434180049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K29 CLJ

Does K29 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 CLJ is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 CLJ?
The MOT on K29 CLJ is valid until 28 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 CLJ done?
K29 CLJ was recorded at 155,471 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 6,533 miles a year.
Has K29 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 CLJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 CLJ 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 CLJ find?
K29 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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