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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L29 VMPMOT history

L29 VMP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L29 VMP blue 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,878 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 VMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 VMP was last recorded at 119,878 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,246 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,632 miles
Average per year
3,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,878 miles
  • 2025 – 118,246 miles
  • 2024 – 116,427 miles
  • 2023 – 116,360 miles
  • 2022 – 116,300 miles
  • 2021 – 116,249 miles
  • 2020 – 115,888 miles
  • 2019 – 115,697 miles
  • 2018 – 115,192 miles
  • 2017 – 110,255 miles
  • 2016 – 106,441 miles
  • 2015 – 101,505 miles
  • 2014 – 93,960 miles
  • 2013 – 88,557 miles
  • 2012 – 83,106 miles
  • 2011 – 77,438 miles
  • 2010 – 70,152 miles
  • 2009 – 63,362 miles
  • 2008 – 56,842 miles
  • 2007 – 50,372 miles
  • 2006 – 43,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,878 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,878 miles (+1,632)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    390578080042
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,246 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,246 miles
    Test number
    642054730654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,427 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    311870323501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,360 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,360 miles
    Test number
    685645102391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,300 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,300 miles
    Test number
    988318162532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,249 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    242853812641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,888 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,888 miles
    Test number
    330027576588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,697 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    590604888068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    754159767269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,192 miles (+4,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    918333524763
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,255 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    101022041278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre side wall ,cut but not down to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing on inside edge

  12. Pass106,441 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    460215648389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,411 miles (+4,906)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,411 miles
    Test number
    304130269899
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on to body (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass101,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    879366345119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail101,501 miles (+7,541)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    695656245176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,960 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    989524834149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail93,960 miles (+5,403)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    805554834101
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass88,557 miles (+5,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    799843643142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass83,106 miles (+5,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,106 miles
    Test number
    218432232494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass77,438 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    627163441101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,291 miles (+7,139)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,291 miles
    Test number
    185477331155
    • DangerousOffside front tyre cracking on inner side wall
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,152 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    550407540183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,362 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    723663839102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,842 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    293210748408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,372 miles (+7,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    943911937156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass43,130 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    970619826132
    • NoteAdvise stone chip in windscreen smaller than 10mm close to zone {a}

Questions about L29 VMP

Does L29 VMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 VMP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 VMP?
The MOT on L29 VMP is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 VMP done?
L29 VMP was recorded at 119,878 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,807 miles a year.
Has L29 VMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 VMP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L29 VMP 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 VMP find?
L29 VMP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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