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BMW X3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

V29 LMTMOT history

V29 LMT is a red diesel BMW X3 first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

V29 LMT red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,074 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 LMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 LMT was last recorded at 114,074 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 3,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,369 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,705 miles
Average per year
6,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,074 miles
  • 2025 – 110,369 miles
  • 2024 – 107,364 miles
  • 2023 – 103,889 miles
  • 2022 – 100,143 miles
  • 2021 – 94,553 miles
  • 2020 – 91,338 miles
  • 2019 – 86,938 miles
  • 2018 – 77,028 miles
  • 2017 – 67,383 miles
  • 2015 – 57,955 miles
  • 2014 – 45,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

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.

  • Covers and trays fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Remove item from drivers view.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,074 miles (+3,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    261513017273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Pass110,369 miles (+3,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,369 miles
    Test number
    590178798284
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,364 miles (+3,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,364 miles
    Test number
    918215826215
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  4. Pass103,889 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    689192026159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  5. Fail103,886 miles (+3,743)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    975280793903
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  6. Pass100,143 miles (+5,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,143 miles
    Test number
    447701248788
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRemove item from drivers view.

  7. Pass94,553 miles (+3,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    103238243101
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  8. Pass91,338 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    599820479908
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door damage, and n/s/r wheel arch damaged.
    • AdvisoryRemove item from drivers view.

  9. Pass86,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    693940155820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  10. Fail86,938 miles (+9,910)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    920789024500
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  11. Pass77,028 miles (+9,645)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    263823278683
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 60% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRemove item from drivers view.

  12. Pass67,383 miles (+9,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    343166315534
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass57,955 miles (+12,620)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    912844522997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,335 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    437137054352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,332 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,332 miles
    Test number
    109376054362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Questions about V29 LMT

Does V29 LMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 LMT is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 LMT?
The MOT on V29 LMT is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 LMT done?
V29 LMT was recorded at 114,074 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,124 miles a year.
Has V29 LMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 LMT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V29 LMT 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 LMT find?
V29 LMT passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; trays and covers fitted.

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