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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T29 AEBMOT history

T29 AEB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,399 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 AEB was last recorded at 157,399 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,578 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,821 miles
Average per year
9,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,399 miles
  • 2025 – 151,578 miles
  • 2024 – 145,065 miles
  • 2023 – 136,292 miles
  • 2022 – 128,895 miles
  • 2021 – 121,178 miles
  • 2020 – 110,961 miles
  • 2019 – 101,244 miles
  • 2018 – 88,301 miles
  • 2017 – 77,062 miles
  • 2016 – 65,182 miles
  • 2015 – 56,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,399 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not working aswell as other side (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,399 miles (+5,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    831903824866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not working aswell as other side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,578 miles (+6,513)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,578 miles
    Test number
    882870182158
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight wear to inner edge of tyre no cords showing,
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and large lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,065 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,065 miles
    Test number
    362116679511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,292 miles (+7,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    471596621917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,895 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,895 miles
    Test number
    408045084212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,178 miles (+10,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    330001732610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  7. Pass110,961 miles (+9,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    756240742647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,244 miles (+12,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    295685917253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,301 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,301 miles
    Test number
    279690809507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail88,108 miles (+11,046)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,108 miles
    Test number
    791395525602
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,062 miles (+11,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    119348749143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,182 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    617324140187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    816667145019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 AEB

Does T29 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 AEB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 AEB?
The MOT on T29 AEB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 AEB done?
T29 AEB was recorded at 157,399 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,136 miles a year.
Has T29 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 AEB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T29 AEB 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 T29 AEB find?
T29 AEB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slight wear outer edge; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not working aswell as other side.

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