BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc
L29 PPLMOT history
L29 PPL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 136,930 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 PPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 PPL was last recorded at 136,930 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 7,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,983 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,947 miles
- Average per year
- 8,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,930 miles
- 2024 – 128,983 miles
- 2023 – 126,269 miles
- 2022 – 117,390 miles
- 2021 – 104,597 miles
- 2020 – 93,752 miles
- 2019 – 82,569 miles
- 2018 – 68,272 miles
- 2017 – 51,340 miles
- 2016 – 41,899 miles
- 2015 – 31,546 miles
- 2014 – 23,747 miles
- 2013 – 22,638 miles
- 2012 – 21,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,930 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,930 miles (+7,947)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 136,930 miles
- Test number
- 828394036959
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,983 miles (+2,714)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,983 miles
- Test number
- 308920179355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 126,269 miles
- Test number
- 518371397095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,268 miles (+8,878)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,268 miles
- Test number
- 519398641316
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,390 miles (+12,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 117,390 miles
- Test number
- 683026773943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,597 miles (+10,845)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 104,597 miles
- Test number
- 244907370763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,752 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 93,752 miles
- Test number
- 336011685416
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail93,732 miles (+11,163)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,732 miles
- Test number
- 409533213943
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,569 miles (+14,297)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,569 miles
- Test number
- 276682304707
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,272 miles (+16,932)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 68,272 miles
- Test number
- 726243423344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,340 miles (+9,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 51,340 miles
- Test number
- 788603870845
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass41,899 miles (+10,353)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 41,899 miles
- Test number
- 963107568579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass31,546 miles (+7,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 31,546 miles
- Test number
- 133740379199
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass23,747 miles (+1,109)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 23,747 miles
- Test number
- 708272734352
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,638 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 22,638 miles
- Test number
- 137141633353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 21,163 miles
- Test number
- 645539412393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 PPL
- Does L29 PPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 PPL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L29 PPL?
- The MOT on L29 PPL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 PPL done?
- L29 PPL was recorded at 136,930 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 8,913 miles a year.
- Has L29 PPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 PPL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L29 PPL 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 PPL find?
- L29 PPL passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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