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BMW 316

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X29 PMSMOT history

X29 PMS is a blue diesel BMW 316 first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

X29 PMS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,724 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 PMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 PMS was last recorded at 185,724 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 11,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,641 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,083 miles
Average per year
10,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,724 miles
  • 2025 – 174,641 miles
  • 2024 – 166,061 miles
  • 2023 – 163,726 miles
  • 2022 – 159,191 miles
  • 2021 – 151,272 miles
  • 2020 – 145,144 miles
  • 2019 – 136,255 miles
  • 2018 – 127,179 miles
  • 2017 – 118,924 miles
  • 2016 – 112,189 miles
  • 2015 – 74,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,724 miles
  • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,724 miles (+11,083)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,724 miles
    Test number
    693603111866
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,641 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,641 miles
    Test number
    824776350688
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail174,641 miles (+8,580)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,641 miles
    Test number
    362683235866
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass166,061 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,061 miles
    Test number
    452590832529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,726 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,726 miles
    Test number
    968055063318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,191 miles
    Test number
    181894728475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail159,191 miles (+7,919)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,191 miles
    Test number
    221649899026
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass151,272 miles (+6,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,272 miles
    Test number
    532766071542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass145,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,144 miles
    Test number
    762692513678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Fail145,144 miles (+8,889)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,144 miles
    Test number
    341003043941
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass136,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,255 miles
    Test number
    610109341902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,253 miles (+9,074)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,253 miles
    Test number
    685302326771
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass127,179 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    455181406626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,924 miles (+6,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    593919591609
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (devoid of tread)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass112,189 miles (+38,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,189 miles
    Test number
    525356953139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    249347065150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 PMS

Does X29 PMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 PMS is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 PMS?
The MOT on X29 PMS is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 PMS done?
X29 PMS was recorded at 185,724 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,344 miles a year.
Has X29 PMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 PMS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X29 PMS 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 X29 PMS find?
X29 PMS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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