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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

T29 BCTMOT history

T29 BCT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
98,916 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 BCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 BCT was last recorded at 98,916 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,903 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,916 miles
  • 2023 – 98,897 miles
  • 2020 – 90,762 miles
  • 2019 – 87,634 miles
  • 2018 – 82,003 miles
  • 2017 – 75,357 miles
  • 2016 – 67,894 miles
  • 2015 – 61,004 miles
  • 2014 – 47,594 miles
  • 2013 – 38,881 miles
  • 2012 – 30,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,916 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,916 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    252468819557
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,903 miles (+6)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    940063690850
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail98,897 miles (+8,135)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,897 miles
    Test number
    334972479769
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass90,762 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    796416039713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail90,735 miles (+3,101)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    915328453679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass87,634 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    971440308587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,003 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    565596022286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has circular cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,357 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    715803499101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,894 miles (+6,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    513791128003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass61,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    763765782043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,004 miles (+13,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    679740994218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass47,594 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    348488914412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,881 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    319150023282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    237549522258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 BCT

Does T29 BCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 BCT expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 BCT?
The MOT on T29 BCT expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 BCT done?
T29 BCT was recorded at 98,916 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 5,938 miles a year.
Has T29 BCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 BCT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T29 BCT 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 BCT find?
T29 BCT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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