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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L29 THLMOT history

L29 THL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

L29 THL grey 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 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
119,447 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 THL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 THL was last recorded at 119,447 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 24,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,247 miles · 26 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
24,200 miles
Average per year
6,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,447 miles
  • 2022 – 95,247 miles
  • 2021 – 88,053 miles
  • 2020 – 87,334 miles
  • 2019 – 82,597 miles
  • 2018 – 79,883 miles
  • 2017 – 77,474 miles
  • 2016 – 74,860 miles
  • 2015 – 71,678 miles
  • 2014 – 68,958 miles
  • 2013 – 63,937 miles
  • 2012 – 59,867 miles
  • 2011 – 43,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,447 miles (+24,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,447 miles
    Test number
    366727308343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    300584261098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,247 miles (+7,194)2 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    356254518076
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDiff seals leaking

  4. Pass88,053 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,053 miles
    Test number
    857898367070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,334 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    613863205244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,332 miles (+4,735)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    324557790972
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass82,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    136244046046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail82,597 miles (+2,714)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    752820779535
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,883 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    269508069458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/yr19 Pirelli p-zero (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail79,876 miles (+2,402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    649581371699
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/yr19 Pirelli p-zero (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass77,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    470188135029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,471 miles (+2,611)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    633524619942
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass74,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    899733497986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,860 miles (+3,182)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    593809069726
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked x3 places (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed close to inner shoulder in x2 places. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass71,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    424464162203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail71,678 miles (+2,720)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    577674853338
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass68,958 miles (+5,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    575004434239
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    138355633216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail63,937 miles (+4,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    939665933218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass59,867 miles (+16,594)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    198231952268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,273 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    237945141233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,231 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    459273341237
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L29 THL

Does L29 THL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 THL expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 THL?
The MOT on L29 THL expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 THL done?
L29 THL was recorded at 119,447 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 6,552 miles a year.
Has L29 THL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 THL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L29 THL 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 THL find?
L29 THL passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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