BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
V29 CAFMOT history
V29 CAF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 94,781 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V29 CAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 2 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V29 CAF was last recorded at 94,781 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,834 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,947 miles
- Average per year
- 7,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,781 miles
- 2025 – 88,834 miles
- 2024 – 84,475 miles
- 2023 – 80,783 miles
- 2021 – 76,400 miles
- 2020 – 70,917 miles
- 2019 – 63,362 miles
- 2018 – 53,551 miles
- 2017 – 43,747 miles
- 2016 – 32,553 miles
- 2015 – 21,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,781 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 94,781 miles
- Test number
- 795893413733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail94,778 miles (+5,944)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,778 miles
- Test number
- 364185682153
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass88,834 miles (+4,359)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 88,834 miles
- Test number
- 921052729704
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass84,475 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,475 miles
- Test number
- 723475453015
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,471 miles (+3,688)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,471 miles
- Test number
- 332447106637
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,783 miles (+4,383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,783 miles
- Test number
- 296732715215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,400 miles (+5,483)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 76,400 miles
- Test number
- 523051004464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,917 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,917 miles
- Test number
- 962233600678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,908 miles (+7,546)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,908 miles
- Test number
- 399688575242
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass63,362 miles (+9,811)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,362 miles
- Test number
- 623635071058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,551 miles (+9,804)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 53,551 miles
- Test number
- 342464457313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,747 miles (+11,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 43,747 miles
- Test number
- 885680216891
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,553 miles (+11,110)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 32,553 miles
- Test number
- 839685406731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,443 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 21,443 miles
- Test number
- 364220672235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about V29 CAF
- Does V29 CAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 CAF is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V29 CAF?
- The MOT on V29 CAF is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V29 CAF done?
- V29 CAF was recorded at 94,781 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,238 miles a year.
- Has V29 CAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V29 CAF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V29 CAF 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 CAF find?
- V29 CAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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