BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
L29 BABMOT history
L29 BAB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 83,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 83,281 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 BAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 28 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 BAB was last recorded at 83,281 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,171 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,110 miles
- Average per year
- 4,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,281 miles
- 2025 – 81,171 miles
- 2024 – 78,594 miles
- 2023 – 76,982 miles
- 2022 – 73,597 miles
- 2021 – 71,308 miles
- 2020 – 70,159 miles
- 2019 – 57,633 miles
- 2017 – 43,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 23 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,281 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 977866263039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,171 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 81,171 miles
- Test number
- 686600982845
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,594 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,594 miles
- Test number
- 383012688182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,982 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,982 miles
- Test number
- 251793553912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,970 miles (+3,373)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,970 miles
- Test number
- 636780287847
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,597 miles (+2,289)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,597 miles
- Test number
- 179644669493
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass71,308 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,308 miles
- Test number
- 921387389806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,159 miles (+12,526)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 70,159 miles
- Test number
- 504307869525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,633 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 57,633 miles
- Test number
- 934490667921
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
Fail57,619 miles (+14,427)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 570583801177
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
Pass43,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 43,192 miles
- Test number
- 489346459022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 BAB
- Does L29 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BAB is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 BAB?
- The MOT on L29 BAB is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 BAB done?
- L29 BAB was recorded at 83,281 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,748 miles a year.
- Has L29 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 BAB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L29 BAB 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 L29 BAB find?
- L29 BAB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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