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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K29 SWYMOT history

K29 SWY is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

K29 SWY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
160,081 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 SWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 SWY was last recorded at 160,081 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,070 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
7,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,081 miles
  • 2025 – 158,070 miles
  • 2024 – 155,753 miles
  • 2023 – 152,038 miles
  • 2022 – 148,817 miles
  • 2021 – 144,150 miles
  • 2020 – 121,397 miles
  • 2019 – 113,433 miles
  • 2018 – 105,238 miles
  • 2017 – 96,476 miles
  • 2016 – 89,984 miles
  • 2015 – 86,241 miles
  • 2013 – 67,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,081 miles (+2,011)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,081 miles
    Test number
    733966011268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass158,070 miles (+2,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,070 miles
    Test number
    451629181625
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass155,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,753 miles
    Test number
    173754910368
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail155,753 miles (+3,715)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,753 miles
    Test number
    755211550852
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass152,038 miles (+3,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,038 miles
    Test number
    579661470766
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass148,817 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,817 miles
    Test number
    445668835599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,150 miles (+14,925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,150 miles
    Test number
    537343255209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,225 miles (+7,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    757870420954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass121,397 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    896364647492
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail121,329 miles (+7,896)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    110095723907
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play in strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play in strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass113,433 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,433 miles
    Test number
    332372331522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,238 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,238 miles
    Test number
    531613994412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,195 miles (+8,719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,195 miles
    Test number
    622424620631
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass96,476 miles (+6,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,476 miles
    Test number
    113189375457
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  15. Pass89,984 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    657664385099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,241 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    189200845447
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail85,911 miles (+18,328)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    927133035025
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass67,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    375334483174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K29 SWY

Does K29 SWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 SWY is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 SWY?
The MOT on K29 SWY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 SWY done?
K29 SWY was recorded at 160,081 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 7,190 miles a year.
Has K29 SWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 SWY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 SWY 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 SWY find?
K29 SWY passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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