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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V29 DOBMOT history

V29 DOB is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 177,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V29 DOB white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
177,489 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 DOB was last recorded at 177,489 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 29,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,396 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
29,093 miles
Average per year
13,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,489 miles
  • 2024 – 148,396 miles
  • 2023 – 119,187 miles
  • 2022 – 93,805 miles
  • 2021 – 82,192 miles
  • 2020 – 77,323 miles
  • 2019 – 67,122 miles
  • 2018 – 57,074 miles
  • 2017 – 52,534 miles
  • 2016 – 49,660 miles
  • 2015 – 43,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,489 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,489 miles (+29,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    177,489 miles
    Test number
    182367255748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass148,396 miles (+29,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,396 miles
    Test number
    905626664408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

  3. Pass119,187 miles (+25,382)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    701036644599
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,805 miles (+11,613)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    974029728712
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,192 miles (+4,869)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    457571403413
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    642887490905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail77,323 miles (+10,201)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    553645308940
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,122 miles (+10,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    979501000184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,074 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    286889477553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,534 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,534 miles
    Test number
    467685467739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,660 miles (+6,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    167455313179
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass43,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    829382494878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 DOB

Does V29 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 DOB is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V29 DOB?
The MOT on V29 DOB is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 DOB done?
V29 DOB was recorded at 177,489 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 13,434 miles a year.
Has V29 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 DOB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V29 DOB 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 DOB find?
V29 DOB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on both sides; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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