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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L29 KUKMOT history

L29 KUK is a red diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L29 KUK red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,774 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 KUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 KUK was last recorded at 121,774 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2018: 43,644 miles, lower than 43,647 miles on 3 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,697 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
10,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,774 miles
  • 2025 – 113,697 miles
  • 2024 – 100,200 miles
  • 2023 – 89,227 miles
  • 2022 – 77,797 miles
  • 2021 – 66,683 miles
  • 2020 – 58,401 miles
  • 2019 – 52,774 miles
  • 2018 – 43,644 miles
  • 2017 – 32,037 miles
  • 2016 – 16,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deterioratedRecorded 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,774 miles (+77)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,774 miles
    Test number
    617101058515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated

  2. Fail121,697 miles (+8,000)3 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    197901954742
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp unit condensated (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated

  3. Pass113,697 miles (+13,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    900181544013
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,200 miles
    Test number
    193775334628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,200 miles (+10,973)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,200 miles
    Test number
    295858033603
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,227 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    316115268821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,797 miles (+11,114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    417586650321
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,683 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    918731315271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,683 miles (+8,282)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    525630228562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,401 miles (+5,627)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    279920433023
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass52,774 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    552969754473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,644 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    774319260692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,647 miles (+11,610)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    346901949124
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass32,037 miles (+15,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    247791488402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,593 miles
    Test number
    528325744152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 KUK

Does L29 KUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 KUK is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 KUK?
The MOT on L29 KUK is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 KUK done?
L29 KUK was recorded at 121,774 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 10,534 miles a year.
Has L29 KUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 KUK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 KUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 KUK find?
L29 KUK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread; nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated, and 4 more.

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