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BMW 125

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L29 JABMOT history

L29 JAB is a black diesel BMW 125 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 184,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L29 JAB black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,919 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
125
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JAB was last recorded at 184,919 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 11,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,935 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,984 miles
Average per year
14,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,919 miles
  • 2025 – 172,935 miles
  • 2024 – 156,299 miles
  • 2023 – 142,809 miles
  • 2022 – 130,303 miles
  • 2021 – 122,912 miles
  • 2020 – 115,136 miles
  • 2019 – 102,251 miles
  • 2018 – 75,181 miles
  • 2017 – 52,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,919 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,919 miles (+11,984)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,919 miles
    Test number
    181121991933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,935 miles (+16,636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,935 miles
    Test number
    393916833694
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,299 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,299 miles
    Test number
    528372142804
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,296 miles (+13,487)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,296 miles
    Test number
    341047056600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,809 miles (+12,506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,809 miles
    Test number
    329336099769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,303 miles (+7,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    925167930196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass122,912 miles (+7,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,912 miles
    Test number
    963320335903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass115,136 miles (+12,885)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    730180257384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,251 miles (+27,070)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    415050623446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,181 miles (+22,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    950116186568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    831635046431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

Questions about L29 JAB

Does L29 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 JAB is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 JAB?
The MOT on L29 JAB is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 JAB done?
L29 JAB was recorded at 184,919 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 14,680 miles a year.
Has L29 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JAB has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 JAB 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 JAB find?
L29 JAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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