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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

V29 MAHMOT history

V29 MAH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

V29 MAH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 MAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 MAH was last recorded at 75,578 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,567 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,578 miles
  • 2024 – 75,567 miles
  • 2022 – 73,972 miles
  • 2020 – 73,634 miles
  • 2019 – 60,950 miles
  • 2018 – 52,467 miles
  • 2017 – 46,324 miles
  • 2016 – 30,916 miles
  • 2015 – 30,261 miles
  • 2014 – 24,978 miles
  • 2013 – 18,658 miles
  • 2012 – 12,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,578 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,578 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,578 miles
    Test number
    203182054582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,567 miles
    Test number
    551776608616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,567 miles (+1,595)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,567 miles
    Test number
    871244037655
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass73,972 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    958409436589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,964 miles (+330)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    421109674264
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass73,634 miles (+12,684)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    333115843278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,950 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    477141121198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,467 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,467 miles
    Test number
    526994348200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,982 miles (+5,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    664759201802
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  10. Pass46,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    537449232122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail46,324 miles (+15,408)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    432048787948
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass30,916 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,916 miles
    Test number
    282083706844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    551554118612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,261 miles (+5,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    532352157599
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  15. Pass24,978 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,978 miles
    Test number
    707671484226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,658 miles (+6,055)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,658 miles
    Test number
    498455973260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight cut on nearside front tyre but not showing cords
  17. Pass12,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,603 miles
    Test number
    265052882213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 MAH

Does V29 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 MAH is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 MAH?
The MOT on V29 MAH is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 MAH done?
V29 MAH was recorded at 75,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
Has V29 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 MAH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V29 MAH 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 MAH find?
V29 MAH passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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