BMW 118
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
L29 TERMOT history
L29 TER is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 95,850 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 TER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 TER was last recorded at 95,850 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,488 miles · 26 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 362 miles
- Average per year
- 3,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,850 miles
- 2024 – 95,488 miles
- 2023 – 95,164 miles
- 2022 – 94,626 miles
- 2021 – 94,526 miles
- 2020 – 92,082 miles
- 2019 – 87,734 miles
- 2018 – 85,339 miles
- 2017 – 82,094 miles
- 2016 – 79,287 miles
- 2015 – 71,356 miles
- 2014 – 63,459 miles
- 2013 – 57,004 miles
- 2012 – 50,718 miles
- 2011 – 42,947 miles
- 2010 – 36,610 miles
- 2009 – 31,055 miles
- 2008 – 24,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,850 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust clamp fractured but exhaust system still secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,850 miles (+362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 95,850 miles
- Test number
- 202414557280
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,488 miles (+324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 95,488 miles
- Test number
- 543030615388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass95,164 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 95,164 miles
- Test number
- 118620054041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail95,161 miles (+535)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,161 miles
- Test number
- 629222017249
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,626 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 94,626 miles
- Test number
- 353501597558
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,526 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,526 miles
- Test number
- 758657022312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp fractured but exhaust system still secure
Fail94,526 miles (+2,444)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,526 miles
- Test number
- 934206163859
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp fractured but exhaust system still secure
Pass92,082 miles (+4,348)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,082 miles
- Test number
- 195787845129
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,734 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,734 miles
- Test number
- 861574658622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,339 miles (+3,245)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,339 miles
- Test number
- 874487895633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,094 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,094 miles
- Test number
- 865553790235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,287 miles (+7,931)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,287 miles
- Test number
- 796457851354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,356 miles (+7,897)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,356 miles
- Test number
- 328395475057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,459 miles (+6,455)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,459 miles
- Test number
- 245097074039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,004 miles (+6,286)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,004 miles
- Test number
- 379002183078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,718 miles (+7,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,718 miles
- Test number
- 139853782088
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,947 miles (+6,337)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,947 miles
- Test number
- 995698581073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,610 miles (+5,555)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 36,610 miles
- Test number
- 731327970094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,055 miles (+6,374)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 31,055 miles
- Test number
- 673323389068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,681 miles
- Test number
- 320664118106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 TER
- Does L29 TER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 TER is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 TER?
- The MOT on L29 TER is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 TER done?
- L29 TER was recorded at 95,850 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
- Has L29 TER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 TER has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L29 TER 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 TER find?
- L29 TER passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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