BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L29 GDSMOT history
L29 GDS is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,470 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 GDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 GDS was last recorded at 99,470 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 6,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,875 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,595 miles
- Average per year
- 5,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,470 miles
- 2025 – 92,875 miles
- 2024 – 85,060 miles
- 2023 – 76,692 miles
- 2022 – 75,116 miles
- 2021 – 71,087 miles
- 2020 – 69,300 miles
- 2019 – 68,456 miles
- 2018 – 66,678 miles
- 2017 – 62,848 miles
- 2016 – 57,510 miles
- 2015 – 41,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,470 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,470 miles (+6,595)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,470 miles
- Test number
- 898593370138
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,875 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 92,875 miles
- Test number
- 877043888027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail92,730 miles (+7,670)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,730 miles
- Test number
- 826306418464
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,060 miles (+8,368)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 85,060 miles
- Test number
- 930111816387
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass76,692 miles (+1,576)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 76,692 miles
- Test number
- 692248844140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,116 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 75,116 miles
- Test number
- 145123746247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,113 miles (+4,026)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,113 miles
- Test number
- 654101083152
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large bush play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rack end slight play
Pass71,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,087 miles
- Test number
- 148404054303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,087 miles (+1,787)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,087 miles
- Test number
- 229967651119
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,300 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 69,300 miles
- Test number
- 972504278484
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,300 miles (+844)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,300 miles
- Test number
- 878177127020
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,456 miles (+1,778)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,456 miles
- Test number
- 615555650161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,678 miles (+3,830)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 66,678 miles
- Test number
- 470600872253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,848 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 62,848 miles
- Test number
- 652016440976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,510 miles (+1,632)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 57,510 miles
- Test number
- 582427971810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,878 miles (+13,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,878 miles
- Test number
- 650441770565
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass41,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,921 miles
- Test number
- 933040632596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 GDS
- Does L29 GDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 GDS is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 GDS?
- The MOT on L29 GDS is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 GDS done?
- L29 GDS was recorded at 99,470 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
- Has L29 GDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 GDS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L29 GDS 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 GDS find?
- L29 GDS passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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