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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

V29 BUDMOT history

V29 BUD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 125,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

V29 BUD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
125,696 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 BUD was last recorded at 125,696 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 4,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,241 miles · 12 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
4,455 miles
Average per year
3,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,696 miles
  • 2016 – 121,241 miles
  • 2015 – 114,095 miles
  • 2014 – 107,676 miles
  • 2013 – 99,652 miles
  • 2012 – 97,443 miles
  • 2011 – 88,213 miles
  • 2010 – 70,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,696 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.

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,696 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,696 miles
    Test number
    799600242546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    461532070561
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

  3. Fail121,241 miles (+7,146)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    243705836930
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

  4. Pass114,095 miles (+6,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    546417115048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass107,676 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    805873314041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Pass99,652 miles (+2,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    968438353090
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low !!!!

  7. Pass97,443 miles (+9,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    605486822151
    • NoteO/s/r shock weeping n/s/r tyre on legal limit gear box small oil leak

  8. Pass88,213 miles (+18,052)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,213 miles
    Test number
    296130511196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,161 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    290253030497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,158 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    512622430146
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyre have damage to outer walls
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • NoteFront and Rear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V29 BUD

Does V29 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V29 BUD expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V29 BUD?
The MOT on V29 BUD expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V29 BUD done?
V29 BUD was recorded at 125,696 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 3,812 miles a year.
Has V29 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 BUD has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on V29 BUD 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 V29 BUD find?
V29 BUD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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