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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L29 JKEMOT history

L29 JKE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

L29 JKE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
177,292 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JKE was last recorded at 177,292 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,292 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,292 miles
  • 2021 – 160,837 miles
  • 2020 – 155,383 miles
  • 2019 – 148,583 miles
  • 2018 – 135,069 miles
  • 2017 – 124,149 miles
  • 2016 – 115,255 miles
  • 2015 – 108,035 miles
  • 2014 – 100,080 miles
  • 2013 – 87,620 miles
  • 2012 – 72,440 miles
  • 2011 – 54,989 miles
  • 2010 – 36,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,292 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,292 miles
    Test number
    308234040536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,292 miles (+16,455)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,292 miles
    Test number
    230256851732
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,837 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,837 miles
    Test number
    674063731137
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,837 miles (+5,454)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,837 miles
    Test number
    405804277452
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,383 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,383 miles
    Test number
    586524032445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass148,583 miles (+13,514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    780896836272
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,069 miles
    Test number
    632173237257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,069 miles (+10,920)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,069 miles
    Test number
    171878224112
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,149 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,149 miles
    Test number
    971485292423
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for a print out

  10. Pass115,255 miles (+7,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    304279215940
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor condition

  11. Pass108,035 miles (+7,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    896538275869
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on inner edges, not in testable area
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/front tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass100,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    395536874486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail100,080 miles (+12,460)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    956395574272
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass87,620 miles (+15,180)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    878368363266
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDamage to offside front tyre wall
    • NoteEmissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

  15. Pass72,440 miles (+17,451)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,440 miles
    Test number
    727619362243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,989 miles (+18,473)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    358108591497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,516 miles
    Test number
    590504180251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 JKE

Does L29 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 JKE expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 JKE?
The MOT on L29 JKE expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 JKE done?
L29 JKE was recorded at 177,292 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 11,691 miles a year.
Has L29 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JKE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L29 JKE 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 JKE find?
L29 JKE passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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