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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,997 cc

V29 MGHMOT history

V29 MGH is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V29 MGH white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,148 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 MGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 MGH was last recorded at 147,148 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,106 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
9,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,148 miles
  • 2025 – 132,714 miles
  • 2024 – 116,954 miles
  • 2023 – 106,243 miles
  • 2022 – 97,759 miles
  • 2021 – 87,778 miles
  • 2020 – 76,561 miles
  • 2019 – 63,768 miles
  • 2018 – 60,701 miles
  • 2017 – 54,292 miles
  • 2016 – 47,675 miles
  • 2015 – 40,361 miles
  • 2014 – 32,657 miles
  • 2013 – 24,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,148 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,148 miles
    Test number
    676396324273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,106 miles (+14,392)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,106 miles
    Test number
    259384364392
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,714 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,714 miles
    Test number
    360864723889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,711 miles (+15,757)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,711 miles
    Test number
    497361445687
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,954 miles (+10,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,954 miles
    Test number
    649290135070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,243 miles (+8,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    377103122244
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,759 miles (+9,981)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    647841380960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    704332146208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,778 miles (+11,217)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    657948396335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    164541934683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,561 miles (+1,965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,561 miles
    Test number
    376372629935
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass74,596 miles (+10,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    588817840649
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,768 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    993733975609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,701 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    832469941374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    260386614394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail54,285 miles (+6,610)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    978705332361
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,675 miles (+7,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    843416613000
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted covering some components
    • AdvisoryFront tyre worn on outer edge slightly

  18. Pass40,361 miles (+7,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,361 miles
    Test number
    269605091149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,657 miles (+8,096)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,657 miles
    Test number
    499882474203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass24,561 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    796380773262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on outer edge.

Questions about V29 MGH

Does V29 MGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 MGH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 MGH?
The MOT on V29 MGH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 MGH done?
V29 MGH was recorded at 147,148 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,494 miles a year.
Has V29 MGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 MGH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V29 MGH 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 MGH find?
V29 MGH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than n/s; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush.

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