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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

V29 MCGMOT history

V29 MCG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

V29 MCG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
128,908 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 MCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 MCG was last recorded at 128,908 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,655 miles · 23 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,253 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,908 miles
  • 2023 – 127,655 miles
  • 2021 – 123,579 miles
  • 2020 – 119,909 miles
  • 2019 – 107,015 miles
  • 2018 – 103,489 miles
  • 2017 – 99,959 miles
  • 2016 – 94,746 miles
  • 2015 – 89,714 miles
  • 2014 – 85,657 miles
  • 2013 – 77,621 miles
  • 2012 – 72,151 miles
  • 2011 – 68,299 miles
  • 2010 – 63,428 miles
  • 2009 – 58,341 miles
  • 2008 – 50,167 miles
  • 2007 – 41,616 miles
  • 2006 – 30,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,908 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,908 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,908 miles
    Test number
    693131374928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,655 miles (+4,076)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    945698770166
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,579 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,579 miles
    Test number
    229575427416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    593412065872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,909 miles (+195)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    267598577404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail119,714 miles (+12,699)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    486282635655
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front radius mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front radius mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met minimum requirements

  7. Pass107,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    520872450502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail107,015 miles (+3,526)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    296019138272
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass103,489 miles (+3,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    321392913470
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass99,959 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    988644690860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,927 miles (+5,181)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    844822979838
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass94,746 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,746 miles
    Test number
    335067476999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,714 miles (+4,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    237902815041
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play

  14. Pass85,657 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    549788124004
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail85,644 miles (+8,023)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    639605324066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass77,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    506137703019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail77,621 miles (+5,470)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    105907303080
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    489307412002
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail72,151 miles (+3,852)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    355687812050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass68,299 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    236218411064
    • NoteO/s/f anti-roll bar link pin rubber boot split
    • NoteSigns of water leak from radiator

  21. Fail68,299 miles (+4,871)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    626898311026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f anti-roll bar link pin rubber boot split

  22. Pass63,428 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    651526020098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail58,341 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    122642229068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass58,341 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    843192729056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,167 miles (+8,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    222278128019
    • NoteNearside rear tyrelow lower arm bushes play

  26. Pass41,616 miles (+11,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    234996727047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    154073516033
    • 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)

Questions about V29 MCG

Does V29 MCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 MCG is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 MCG?
The MOT on V29 MCG is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 MCG done?
V29 MCG was recorded at 128,908 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has V29 MCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 MCG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V29 MCG 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 MCG find?
V29 MCG passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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