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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

K29 WYSMOT history

K29 WYS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

K29 WYS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,544 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 WYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 WYS was last recorded at 124,544 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,009 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,535 miles
Average per year
6,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,544 miles
  • 2025 – 120,009 miles
  • 2023 – 115,684 miles
  • 2022 – 110,468 miles
  • 2021 – 103,925 miles
  • 2020 – 98,460 miles
  • 2019 – 91,555 miles
  • 2018 – 83,001 miles
  • 2017 – 74,750 miles
  • 2016 – 66,516 miles
  • 2015 – 59,235 miles
  • 2014 – 52,438 miles
  • 2013 – 45,978 miles
  • 2012 – 38,880 miles
  • 2011 – 34,080 miles
  • 2010 – 27,637 miles
  • 2009 – 21,197 miles
  • 2008 – 13,855 miles
  • 2007 – 9,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on various components under vehicle
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All four wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,544 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    266807352058
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on various components under vehicle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  2. Fail124,545 miles (+4,536)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    537961132212
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on various components under vehicle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  3. Pass120,009 miles (+4,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    208553115936
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension components corroded

  4. Pass115,684 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,684 miles
    Test number
    912666384036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,584 miles (+5,116)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    349506820436
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,468 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,468 miles
    Test number
    476993725455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded

  7. Fail110,347 miles (+6,422)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    622097076982
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded

  8. Pass103,925 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    917882911420
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail103,886 miles (+5,426)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    275009713273
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass98,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    411966890307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil and gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail98,460 miles (+6,905)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    218107817562
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil and gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass91,555 miles (+8,554)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,555 miles
    Test number
    773085165268
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    227634113203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension level sensor broken

  14. Fail83,001 miles (+8,251)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    500823420134
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension level sensor broken

  15. Pass74,750 miles (+8,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    689315441782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,516 miles (+7,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    609003507233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass59,235 miles (+6,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    755255886870
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass52,438 miles (+6,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    235103074249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass45,978 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    529345453282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    316918852405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,880 miles (+4,800)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    929836452295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass34,080 miles (+6,443)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    507849201318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteTraction control light on

  23. Pass27,637 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,637 miles
    Test number
    153423900377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,197 miles
    Test number
    720603289214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,193 miles (+7,338)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,193 miles
    Test number
    140673589278
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass13,855 miles (+3,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,855 miles
    Test number
    104288068278
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges and tread starting to crack.

  27. Pass9,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,997 miles
    Test number
    300102047407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail9,995 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,995 miles
    Test number
    231750247289
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about K29 WYS

Does K29 WYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 WYS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 WYS?
The MOT on K29 WYS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 WYS done?
K29 WYS was recorded at 124,544 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
Has K29 WYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 WYS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 WYS 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 K29 WYS find?
K29 WYS passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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