BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc
V29 TESMOT history
V29 TES is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 118,910 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V29 TES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 13 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V29 TES was last recorded at 118,910 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,478 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,432 miles
- Average per year
- 7,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,910 miles
- 2024 – 116,478 miles
- 2023 – 114,135 miles
- 2022 – 105,947 miles
- 2021 – 99,231 miles
- 2020 – 92,648 miles
- 2019 – 87,512 miles
- 2018 – 79,355 miles
- 2017 – 68,269 miles
- 2016 – 55,006 miles
- 2015 – 48,602 miles
- 2014 – 36,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,910 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,910 miles (+2,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,910 miles
- Test number
- 719012732372
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,478 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 116,478 miles
- Test number
- 632549333844
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,135 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 114,135 miles
- Test number
- 638518108525
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,134 miles (+8,187)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,134 miles
- Test number
- 986319944122
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,947 miles (+6,716)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 105,947 miles
- Test number
- 234219456242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,231 miles (+6,583)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 99,231 miles
- Test number
- 692530170081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass92,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,648 miles
- Test number
- 247987684690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,648 miles (+5,136)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,648 miles
- Test number
- 953200626838
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass87,512 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 87,512 miles
- Test number
- 331808794999
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail87,492 miles (+8,137)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 334782734131
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,355 miles (+11,086)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,355 miles
- Test number
- 114376683539
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,269 miles (+13,263)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 68,269 miles
- Test number
- 580142104115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,006 miles (+6,404)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 55,006 miles
- Test number
- 522477318393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,602 miles (+12,079)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 48,602 miles
- Test number
- 364507748095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 36,523 miles
- Test number
- 716723734231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V29 TES
- Does V29 TES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 TES is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V29 TES?
- The MOT on V29 TES is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V29 TES done?
- V29 TES was recorded at 118,910 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
- Has V29 TES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V29 TES has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V29 TES 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 TES find?
- V29 TES passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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