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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V29 RMWMOT history

V29 RMW is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

V29 RMW black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,274 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 RMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 RMW was last recorded at 87,274 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,862 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,412 miles
Average per year
6,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,274 miles
  • 2025 – 81,862 miles
  • 2024 – 76,041 miles
  • 2023 – 70,612 miles
  • 2022 – 65,778 miles
  • 2021 – 60,186 miles
  • 2020 – 54,741 miles
  • 2019 – 50,151 miles
  • 2018 – 42,207 miles
  • 2017 – 33,635 miles
  • 2016 – 21,334 miles
  • 2015 – 14,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,274 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted NS and OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/ cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/ cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,274 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    619258283200
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  2. Fail87,274 miles (+5,412)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    567677128270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  3. Pass81,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    877368706026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,862 miles (+5,821)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    757587326994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,041 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    766682412008
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,612 miles (+4,834)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,612 miles
    Test number
    891509250551
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/ split (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,778 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    449238518893
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted NS and OS (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Fail65,766 miles (+5,580)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    653475368351
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted NS and OS (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass60,186 miles (+5,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    473975800836
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,741 miles (+4,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    800976834478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass50,151 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,151 miles
    Test number
    161107803184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,207 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    186266136302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,635 miles (+12,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    893536880217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,334 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,334 miles
    Test number
    640285576728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,224 miles (+5,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,224 miles
    Test number
    792059703574
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges

  16. Pass14,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,815 miles
    Test number
    125244585073
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail14,815 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,815 miles
    Test number
    185334385042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about V29 RMW

Does V29 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 RMW is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 RMW?
The MOT on V29 RMW is valid until 27 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 RMW done?
V29 RMW was recorded at 87,274 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,399 miles a year.
Has V29 RMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 RMW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V29 RMW 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 RMW find?
V29 RMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear diff leaking.

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