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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S29 CGSMOT history

S29 CGS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S29 CGS 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,489 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S29 CGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S29 CGS was last recorded at 99,489 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,059 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,489 miles
  • 2024 – 98,059 miles
  • 2023 – 97,189 miles
  • 2022 – 95,113 miles
  • 2021 – 90,234 miles
  • 2019 – 88,624 miles
  • 2018 – 81,726 miles
  • 2017 – 73,880 miles
  • 2015 – 70,910 miles
  • 2014 – 69,834 miles
  • 2013 – 68,321 miles
  • 2012 – 66,550 miles
  • 2010 – 63,138 miles
  • 2009 – 60,435 miles
  • 2008 – 57,038 miles
  • 2007 – 54,067 miles
  • 2006 – 42,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,489 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,489 miles (+1,430)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,489 miles
    Test number
    411511932041
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass98,059 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    216429122157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,189 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    524095511851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,113 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,113 miles
    Test number
    304411441552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,183 miles (+2,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    435107659941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass90,234 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,234 miles
    Test number
    373840799714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,624 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    601831169764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,726 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,726 miles
    Test number
    111270680983
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    118587398237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail73,880 miles (+1,325)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    424604143877
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass72,555 miles (+1,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    334131205693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass70,910 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    712123379607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass69,834 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    496616844499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass68,321 miles (+1,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    539563443316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass66,550 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    966559142366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass65,121 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    196683202092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,138 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    304088350375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass60,435 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    543478249387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,038 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    882653458346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass54,067 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    870391857321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,440 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,440 miles
    Test number
    884122707076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    650989106035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,835 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    671659006064
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRight rear tyre only 2mm

Questions about S29 CGS

Does S29 CGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S29 CGS is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S29 CGS?
The MOT on S29 CGS is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S29 CGS done?
S29 CGS was recorded at 99,489 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has S29 CGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S29 CGS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on S29 CGS 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 S29 CGS find?
S29 CGS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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