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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L29 LPTMOT history

L29 LPT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L29 LPT grey 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,139 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LPT was last recorded at 70,139 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,728 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,411 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,139 miles
  • 2025 – 66,728 miles
  • 2024 – 63,340 miles
  • 2023 – 62,926 miles
  • 2022 – 57,926 miles
  • 2021 – 51,391 miles
  • 2019 – 44,356 miles
  • 2018 – 38,659 miles
  • 2016 – 26,570 miles
  • 2015 – 19,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,139 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,139 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    678262605271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,728 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    411393776375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    497615660323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail63,340 miles (+414)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    798778723156
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Light unit damage and lens loose (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryYellow brake light on dash
  5. Pass62,926 miles (+5,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    337860756225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has a outstanding RECALL with BMW
  6. Pass57,926 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    323226342319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,391 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    739075651885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,382 miles (+7,026)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    162535963237
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass44,356 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    436294143758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    297733808447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,659 miles (+12,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    277472945311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass26,570 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    549481915761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,754 miles
    Test number
    365014815452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LPT

Does L29 LPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LPT is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 LPT?
The MOT on L29 LPT is valid until 28 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 LPT done?
L29 LPT was recorded at 70,139 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has L29 LPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LPT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 LPT 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 LPT find?
L29 LPT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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