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BMW 220

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L29 BAUMOT history

L29 BAU is a white diesel BMW 220 first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
99,897 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
220
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BAU was last recorded at 99,897 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,293 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,604 miles
Average per year
9,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,897 miles
  • 2025 – 94,293 miles
  • 2024 – 88,780 miles
  • 2023 – 85,065 miles
  • 2022 – 80,474 miles
  • 2021 – 74,161 miles
  • 2020 – 59,465 miles
  • 2019 – 40,368 miles
  • 2018 – 24,400 miles
  • 2017 – 19,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,897 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on tread wear markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,897 miles (+5,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    317649146786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass94,293 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    688288857125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail94,179 miles (+5,399)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    989423214626
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass88,780 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    380349574111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,065 miles (+4,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    780746553243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass80,474 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    137969321610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,161 miles (+14,696)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,161 miles
    Test number
    115361126600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,465 miles (+19,097)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    301074275315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,368 miles (+15,968)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    994994657378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    742616892870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,400 miles (+4,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    742988899965
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  12. Pass19,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    545288599870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,633 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    804258226971
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about L29 BAU

Does L29 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BAU is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BAU?
The MOT on L29 BAU is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BAU done?
L29 BAU was recorded at 99,897 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,009 miles a year.
Has L29 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BAU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 BAU 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 BAU find?
L29 BAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bush weak.

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