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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

V29 ROCMOT history

V29 ROC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

V29 ROC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,657 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 ROC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 ROC was last recorded at 103,657 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,657 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,657 miles
  • 2024 – 97,880 miles
  • 2023 – 90,379 miles
  • 2022 – 84,698 miles
  • 2021 – 79,069 miles
  • 2020 – 74,342 miles
  • 2019 – 66,945 miles
  • 2018 – 59,478 miles
  • 2017 – 53,619 miles
  • 2016 – 42,674 miles
  • 2015 – 31,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,657 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    639754409834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,657 miles (+5,777)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    563827930810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (225/45x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! (255/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    995789541834
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail97,880 miles (+7,501)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    603670100287
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rft 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,379 miles (+5,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    778131646614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside ( blistering of coatings ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavy wear - suspect close to cords and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,698 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    519791726630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,069 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    104739552266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail78,956 miles (+4,614)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    443736695306
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass74,342 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    139471005033
    • AdvisorySill covers and under shields fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

  10. Pass66,945 miles (+7,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    905337278280
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass59,478 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    238499858558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    256106186465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,619 miles (+10,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    574309629292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass42,674 miles (+11,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    936986731457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass31,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    697634002926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 ROC

Does V29 ROC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V29 ROC expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V29 ROC?
The MOT on V29 ROC expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V29 ROC done?
V29 ROC was recorded at 103,657 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 7,238 miles a year.
Has V29 ROC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 ROC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 ROC 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 ROC find?
V29 ROC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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