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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P429 KUDMOT history

P429 KUD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

P429 KUD blue 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 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
172,717 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 KUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 KUD was last recorded at 172,717 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 1,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,328 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,389 miles
Average per year
6,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,717 miles
  • 2022 – 171,328 miles
  • 2020 – 92,729 miles
  • 2019 – 89,411 miles
  • 2018 – 85,458 miles
  • 2017 – 81,698 miles
  • 2016 – 79,242 miles
  • 2015 – 74,177 miles
  • 2014 – 70,080 miles
  • 2013 – 68,536 miles
  • 2012 – 67,262 miles
  • 2011 – 66,423 miles
  • 2010 – 65,598 miles
  • 2009 – 64,145 miles
  • 2008 – 63,451 miles
  • 2007 – 62,455 miles
  • 2006 – 51,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,717 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged but can still be opened
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,717 miles (+1,389)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,717 miles
    Test number
    358184282786
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged but can still be opened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud

  2. Pass171,328 miles (+78,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,328 miles
    Test number
    303956460956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted

  3. Pass92,729 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,729 miles
    Test number
    438569779592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,411 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    895079790480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,458 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    631273334008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,448 miles (+3,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    939543701377
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass81,698 miles (+2,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    840479208785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low.

  8. Pass79,242 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    858343387593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,177 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,177 miles
    Test number
    846072945065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,080 miles (+1,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    368190454095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass68,536 miles (+1,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    696142943020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass67,262 miles (+839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,262 miles
    Test number
    898588542078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass66,423 miles (+825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    499379641042
    • NoteCondition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

  14. Pass65,598 miles (+1,453)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    834770350089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCondition of offside inner rear brake hose unions .

  15. Pass64,145 miles (+694)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    131489249058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFluid residue on the power steering fluid resevoir but no leak found
    • NoteOffside front seat belt is slow to retract
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded near to the limit

  16. Pass63,451 miles (+996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    394186048009
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  17. Pass62,455 miles (+10,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    474103027006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    101738746098
    • 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)

Questions about P429 KUD

Does P429 KUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P429 KUD expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P429 KUD?
The MOT on P429 KUD expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P429 KUD done?
P429 KUD was recorded at 172,717 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 6,161 miles a year.
Has P429 KUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 KUD has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on P429 KUD 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 P429 KUD find?
P429 KUD passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front bonnet damaged but can still be opened; offside front wing damaged, and 3 more.

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