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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T29 PUBMOT history

T29 PUB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2025
Mileage
105,890 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 PUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 PUB was last recorded at 105,890 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,938 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,952 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,890 miles
  • 2023 – 101,938 miles
  • 2022 – 95,476 miles
  • 2021 – 93,139 miles
  • 2020 – 84,959 miles
  • 2019 – 77,377 miles
  • 2018 – 71,376 miles
  • 2017 – 66,403 miles
  • 2016 – 58,904 miles
  • 2015 – 57,679 miles
  • 2014 – 45,974 miles
  • 2013 – 38,709 miles
  • 2012 – 37,352 miles
  • 2010 – 33,759 miles
  • 2009 – 28,272 miles
  • 2008 – 15,449 miles
  • 2007 – 8,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,890 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    924718123935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,890 miles (+3,952)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    274398886296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,938 miles (+6,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    707503299930
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass95,476 miles (+2,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    762231206405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    972425555554
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  6. Fail93,139 miles (+8,180)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    632725655753
    • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  7. Pass84,959 miles (+162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    730318587929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,797 miles (+7,420)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    132070673355
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,377 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,377 miles
    Test number
    784632467489
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail77,002 miles (+5,626)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,002 miles
    Test number
    491908190911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass71,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    435292957318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,376 miles (+4,973)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    536626679806
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  13. Pass66,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    418350637780
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail66,403 miles (+7,499)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    795582720593
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass58,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    290920729082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,902 miles (+1,223)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    272469081315
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked/poor condition

  17. Pass57,679 miles (+11,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    968458815253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    336931934403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail45,974 miles (+7,265)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    597141834215
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,709 miles (+1,357)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    165191563153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads 3mm approx
    • NoteAdvise front wrap around exhaust clamp corroded and deteriorating
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads 3to4mm approx

  21. Pass37,352 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    468644672159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail37,352 miles (+3,593)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    376604372163
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass33,759 miles (+5,487)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    292567440304
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads 3mm approx
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust bracket corroding
    • NoteAdvise nearside front brake disc slightly corroded and pitted
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs slightly worn

  24. Pass28,272 miles (+12,823)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    491287349281
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges, close to limit
    • NoteFront brake pads approximately 3mm
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge

  25. Pass15,449 miles (+6,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,449 miles
    Test number
    783972038203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,577 miles
    Test number
    154481447268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 PUB

Does T29 PUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 PUB expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 PUB?
The MOT on T29 PUB expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 PUB done?
T29 PUB was recorded at 105,890 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has T29 PUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 PUB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T29 PUB 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 PUB find?
T29 PUB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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