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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

L29 CHNMOT history

L29 CHN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L29 CHN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
154,947 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 CHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 CHN was last recorded at 154,947 miles on 16 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,946 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,947 miles
  • 2021 – 140,717 miles
  • 2020 – 138,557 miles
  • 2019 – 137,152 miles
  • 2017 – 136,363 miles
  • 2016 – 119,825 miles
  • 2015 – 110,271 miles
  • 2014 – 106,329 miles
  • 2013 – 101,105 miles
  • 2012 – 97,979 miles
  • 2011 – 94,080 miles
  • 2010 – 90,811 miles
  • 2009 – 86,351 miles
  • 2008 – 77,180 miles
  • 2007 – 73,551 miles
  • 2006 – 66,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,947 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,947 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,947 miles
    Test number
    461026390315
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,946 miles (+14,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,946 miles
    Test number
    353204884539
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,717 miles (+2,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    223966084196
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,557 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,557 miles
    Test number
    987191841837
    • 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))

  5. Pass137,152 miles (+14)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,152 miles
    Test number
    615402733584
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail137,138 miles (+775)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    715745761131
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass136,363 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,363 miles
    Test number
    912012581188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail136,359 miles (+16,534)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,359 miles
    Test number
    109466038164
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background tinted (6.3.2a)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure feul filter in engine bay and cable tied to live sub wire (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background tinted (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass119,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    363402213077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,825 miles (+9,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    254481937847
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass110,271 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,271 miles
    Test number
    483131024750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail110,256 miles (+3,927)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    312490464539
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking beside tank (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass106,329 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    216923644304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail106,259 miles (+5,154)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    687703834350
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,105 miles (+3,126)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,105 miles
    Test number
    585982633311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass97,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,979 miles
    Test number
    735965032369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,373 miles (+3,293)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    436375832324
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,080 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    836983131312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail94,080 miles (+3,269)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    396062331335
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass90,811 miles (+4,460)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    852920830311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront and rear disc brakes slighty worn
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass86,351 miles (+59)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    682055339311
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOs and ns front to rear metal brake pipes from rear flexy corrodeing
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  22. Fail86,292 miles (+9,112)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    432282139431
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOs and ns front to rear metal brake pipes from rear flexy corrodeing
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  23. Pass77,180 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,180 miles
    Test number
    872448338348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,551 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    441054737416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,121 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    542013637346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  26. Pass73,121 miles (+6,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    554973737307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  27. Pass66,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    424665936373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 CHN

Does L29 CHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 CHN is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 CHN?
The MOT on L29 CHN is valid until 15 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 CHN done?
L29 CHN was recorded at 154,947 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has L29 CHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 CHN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 CHN 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 CHN find?
L29 CHN passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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