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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K29 SLSMOT history

K29 SLS is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

K29 SLS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,223 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 SLS was last recorded at 66,223 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,223 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,223 miles
  • 2024 – 61,996 miles
  • 2023 – 56,357 miles
  • 2022 – 50,830 miles
  • 2021 – 45,580 miles
  • 2020 – 39,395 miles
  • 2019 – 39,174 miles
  • 2018 – 38,511 miles
  • 2017 – 36,348 miles
  • 2016 – 33,251 miles
  • 2015 – 28,328 miles
  • 2014 – 24,926 miles
  • 2013 – 20,152 miles
  • 2012 – 15,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,223 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    446168146862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,223 miles (+4,227)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    265808574872
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,996 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    737548744135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail61,996 miles (+5,639)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    582611441387
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,357 miles
    Test number
    981461789577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail56,357 miles (+5,527)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,357 miles
    Test number
    183779934948
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    339821925806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail50,830 miles (+5,250)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    649580952556
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,580 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    497681337288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,578 miles (+6,183)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,578 miles
    Test number
    369115764299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,395 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    942932277476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,174 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    965009838701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass38,511 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    161855941730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,348 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,348 miles
    Test number
    354558201023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,251 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    972765942119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,328 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    689714983283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,926 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    379831214325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,152 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,152 miles
    Test number
    738428483236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,831 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,831 miles
    Test number
    118873712387
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn baddly on inner edge

  20. Fail15,816 miles1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    666942812305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn baddly on inner edge

Questions about K29 SLS

Does K29 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 SLS is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 SLS?
The MOT on K29 SLS is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 SLS done?
K29 SLS was recorded at 66,223 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has K29 SLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 SLS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 SLS 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 SLS find?
K29 SLS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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