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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T29 MGLMOT history

T29 MGL is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 123,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,734 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 MGL was last recorded at 123,734 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 8,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,568 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,166 miles
Average per year
8,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,734 miles
  • 2024 – 115,568 miles
  • 2023 – 114,338 miles
  • 2022 – 107,604 miles
  • 2021 – 103,536 miles
  • 2020 – 99,545 miles
  • 2019 – 95,341 miles
  • 2018 – 90,846 miles
  • 2017 – 81,098 miles
  • 2016 – 60,261 miles
  • 2015 – 36,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,734 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake Pad's Low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff Mount Front & Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,734 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    850691182587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,568 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    313882638662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pad's Low
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective Diff Mount Front & Rear
  3. Fail115,562 miles (+1,224)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,562 miles
    Test number
    473833147107
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pad's Low
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective Diff Mount Front & Rear
  4. Pass114,338 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,338 miles
    Test number
    392746633830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,604 miles (+4,068)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,604 miles
    Test number
    584600291904
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted front to rear
  6. Pass103,536 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,536 miles
    Test number
    626735014642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass99,545 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    714509762090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,341 miles (+4,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    451814655896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass90,846 miles (+9,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    829590103311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass81,098 miles (+20,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    654784499349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,261 miles (+23,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    612443976884
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass36,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    366791335467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,749 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,749 miles
    Test number
    474907365742
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/F tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T29 MGL

Does T29 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 MGL is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T29 MGL?
The MOT on T29 MGL is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 MGL done?
T29 MGL was recorded at 123,734 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,545 miles a year.
Has T29 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 MGL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T29 MGL 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 MGL find?
T29 MGL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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