BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L29 BTEMOT history
L29 BTE is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,067 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 BTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 BTE was last recorded at 122,067 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 20,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,046 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,021 miles
- Average per year
- 9,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,067 miles
- 2025 – 102,046 miles
- 2024 – 93,310 miles
- 2022 – 85,215 miles
- 2021 – 73,123 miles
- 2020 – 68,345 miles
- 2019 – 60,414 miles
- 2018 – 45,848 miles
- 2017 – 39,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,067 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,067 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,067 miles
- Test number
- 209468833096
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail122,067 miles (+20,021)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,067 miles
- Test number
- 397645862693
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass102,046 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 102,046 miles
- Test number
- 601513793065
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,841 miles (+6,531)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 99,841 miles
- Test number
- 109022400815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,310 miles (+8,095)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,310 miles
- Test number
- 541823443932
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,215 miles (+12,092)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 85,215 miles
- Test number
- 910341649544
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicating pressure loss
Pass73,123 miles (+4,778)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 73,123 miles
- Test number
- 923827490644
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass68,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,345 miles
- Test number
- 737008692626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,345 miles (+7,931)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,345 miles
- Test number
- 569669651087
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass60,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 60,414 miles
- Test number
- 693071410274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,414 miles (+14,566)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,414 miles
- Test number
- 591430797997
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass45,848 miles (+6,480)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 45,848 miles
- Test number
- 734096931976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 39,368 miles
- Test number
- 709639097488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,368 miles (+6,778)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,368 miles
- Test number
- 185835587514
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass32,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 32,590 miles
- Test number
- 944087838803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 BTE
- Does L29 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BTE is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 BTE?
- The MOT on L29 BTE is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 BTE done?
- L29 BTE was recorded at 122,067 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 9,581 miles a year.
- Has L29 BTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 BTE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 BTE 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 BTE find?
- L29 BTE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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