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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

V29 JWHMOT history

V29 JWH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

V29 JWH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,151 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 JWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 JWH was last recorded at 94,151 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2013: 80,572 miles, lower than 80,592 miles on 27 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,989 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
2,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,151 miles
  • 2024 – 93,989 miles
  • 2023 – 93,870 miles
  • 2022 – 93,612 miles
  • 2021 – 92,820 miles
  • 2020 – 92,232 miles
  • 2018 – 87,373 miles
  • 2016 – 86,570 miles
  • 2015 – 84,951 miles
  • 2014 – 84,219 miles
  • 2013 – 80,572 miles
  • 2012 – 75,438 miles
  • 2011 – 70,321 miles
  • 2010 – 63,555 miles
  • 2009 – 56,235 miles
  • 2008 – 49,574 miles
  • 2007 – 46,095 miles
  • 2006 – 37,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,151 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,151 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    868317234017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass93,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    884538803083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,986 miles (+116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    939333663344
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
  4. Pass93,870 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,870 miles
    Test number
    421346829889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,612 miles (+792)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    927320136818
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass92,820 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    985646835776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,232 miles (+4,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,232 miles
    Test number
    764660812048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass87,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    994527227647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,370 miles (+800)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    248154714741
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass86,570 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,570 miles
    Test number
    612652973625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,951 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    564657626070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail84,930 miles (+711)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    686001354751
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass84,219 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    637120564260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,212 miles (+3,640)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    288789654229
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass80,572 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    967000443218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,592 miles (+5,154)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    918379533264
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass75,438 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    677391862238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,321 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    696226551248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,555 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    954855940265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,235 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    383581159407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,574 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    332442958246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,095 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    321337347461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,705 miles
    Test number
    154844356259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 JWH

Does V29 JWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 JWH is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 JWH?
The MOT on V29 JWH is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 JWH done?
V29 JWH was recorded at 94,151 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,845 miles a year.
Has V29 JWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 JWH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V29 JWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V29 JWH find?
V29 JWH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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