BMW 3 SERIES J29DEC has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,878 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 15:46.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J29DEC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 2027117,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2026117,877 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202522ND JANUARY 2026111,039 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202422ND JANUARY 2025102,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front To Rear Underbody Tray Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Tested In Wet Condition
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 202218TH NOVEMBER 202391,691 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Subframe Corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 202291,600 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Marked Yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Subframe Corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On The Inner And Outer Edges. Tyres Are Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Small Cuts On The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202110TH NOVEMBER 202280,815 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Driver's View Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test (3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202010TH NOVEMBER 202173,894 MI
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 202073,894 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fractured Inner Rim Cracked (5.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED13TH MAY 20199TH NOVEMBER 202064,165 MI
FAILED10TH MAY 201964,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 201817TH MAY 201957,746 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201717TH MAY 201851,316 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201617TH MAY 201746,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Cracked
FAILED29TH APRIL 201646,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Cracked
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED1ST MAY 201517TH MAY 201639,746 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 201417TH MAY 201535,526 MI
FAILED30TH APRIL 201435,526 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED14TH MAY 201317TH MAY 201429,908 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201217TH MAY 201323,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201123RD JUNE 201217,701 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J29DEC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

J29DEC MOT Comments

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J29DEC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,878 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,549 miles

J29DEC FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration J29DEC was manufactured on Monday 23rd June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 117,878 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,549 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J29DEC has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 28 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 4 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J29DEC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 J29DEC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J29DEC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 J29DEC does have Tax. Read more

When does J29DEC Tax expire?

The current Tax for J29DEC will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J29DEC MOT expire?

The current MOT for J29DEC will expire in 7 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did J29DEC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J29DEC was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 15:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J29DEC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for J29DEC we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J29DEC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for J29DEC we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J29DEC?

J29DEC is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has J29DEC done?

The odometer reading for J29DEC at the last MOT in January 2026 was 117,878 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,549 miles per year. Read more

How old is J29DEC?

The vehicle J29DEC was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 23rd June 2008. Read more

What colour is J29DEC?

The official colour of J29DEC is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J29DEC have?

J29DEC has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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