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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

K29 SHLMOT history

K29 SHL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

K29 SHL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
137,022 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 SHL was last recorded at 137,022 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 2,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,391 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,631 miles
Average per year
6,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,022 miles
  • 2024 – 134,391 miles
  • 2023 – 132,009 miles
  • 2022 – 129,527 miles
  • 2021 – 126,063 miles
  • 2020 – 120,316 miles
  • 2018 – 112,267 miles
  • 2017 – 105,250 miles
  • 2016 – 96,556 miles
  • 2015 – 89,936 miles
  • 2014 – 81,156 miles
  • 2013 – 67,887 miles
  • 2012 – 59,397 miles
  • 2011 – 49,130 miles
  • 2010 – 43,227 miles
  • 2009 – 36,901 miles
  • 2008 – 30,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides, unable to fully inspect sills

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 Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,022 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,022 miles
    Test number
    205662530384
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides, unable to fully inspect sills

  2. Fail137,021 miles (+2,630)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    106284351983
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides, unable to fully inspect sills

  3. Pass134,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,391 miles
    Test number
    534482644826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,391 miles (+2,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,391 miles
    Test number
    212406254042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass132,009 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    269455478291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,527 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    625843661724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,471 miles (+3,408)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,471 miles
    Test number
    847496795658
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,063 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    683480498231
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wear to inner edges

  9. Pass120,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    419158164401
    • 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))

  10. Fail120,316 miles (+8,049)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    801482796405
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))

  11. Pass112,267 miles (+7,017)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,267 miles
    Test number
    334743818588
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass105,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    375986961637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail105,250 miles (+8,694)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    641298632661
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,556 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    331841852052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,936 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    579239315255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail89,935 miles (+8,779)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    919788215299
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass81,156 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    637346314296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,050 miles (+13,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    139013414200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,887 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,887 miles
    Test number
    388993003245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,397 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    468482022271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,130 miles (+5,903)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    137174591189
    • 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)
    • NoteAll discs worn

  22. Pass43,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    660661400261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,227 miles (+6,326)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    811941300227
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn

  24. Pass36,901 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,901 miles
    Test number
    292577789176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    314624208497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 SHL

Does K29 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 SHL expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 SHL?
The MOT on K29 SHL expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 SHL done?
K29 SHL was recorded at 137,022 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
Has K29 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 SHL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 SHL 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 SHL find?
K29 SHL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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