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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T29 BAEMOT history

T29 BAE is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,018 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 BAE was last recorded at 93,018 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,017 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,018 miles
  • 2025 – 82,567 miles
  • 2024 – 70,485 miles
  • 2023 – 53,308 miles
  • 2022 – 41,796 miles
  • 2020 – 36,276 miles
  • 2019 – 29,702 miles
  • 2018 – 25,112 miles
  • 2017 – 24,136 miles
  • 2016 – 22,949 miles
  • 2015 – 22,337 miles
  • 2014 – 20,981 miles
  • 2013 – 20,111 miles
  • 2012 – 19,294 miles
  • 2011 – 17,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,018 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,018 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    838373662994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,017 miles (+10,450)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,017 miles
    Test number
    466965302571
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,567 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    799766434919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail82,567 miles (+12,082)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    942814403267
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,485 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    859216830756
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail70,481 miles (+17,173)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    868921029072
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,308 miles (+11,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    771807160728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,796 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    236755631525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    808736310734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,257 miles (+6,555)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    942956783674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass29,702 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    759604961610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,692 miles (+2,794)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    209925338559
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass26,898 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    644613886394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,112 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    739994044218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,136 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,136 miles
    Test number
    888554165200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,949 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    445461237006
    • AdvisoryPlastic brake servo hose has flat spot worn in it

  17. Pass22,337 miles (+1,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,337 miles
    Test number
    949369785068
    • NotePlastic brake servo pipe has flat spot worn in it

  18. Pass20,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,981 miles
    Test number
    486472614192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,981 miles (+870)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,981 miles
    Test number
    859952314163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass20,111 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,111 miles
    Test number
    247436503156
    • NotePlastic brake servo hose has flat spot worn in it

  21. Fail20,111 miles (+817)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,111 miles
    Test number
    328436003111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePlastic brake servo hose has flat spot worn in it

  22. Pass19,294 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    379392002168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,716 miles
    Test number
    308965701128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 BAE

Does T29 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 BAE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 BAE?
The MOT on T29 BAE is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 BAE done?
T29 BAE was recorded at 93,018 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has T29 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 BAE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 BAE 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 BAE find?
T29 BAE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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