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Nissan Serena

White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,990 cc

L29 BYLMOT history

L29 BYL is a white petrol Nissan Serena first used on 1 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 246,139 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
246,139 km
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,846 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Serena
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BYL was last recorded at 246,139 km on 18 Aug 2026, 5 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2019: 98,357 miles, lower than 98,531 miles on 21 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,134 km · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 km
Average per year
16,846 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,139 km
  • 2025 – 226,395 km
  • 2024 – 192,525 km
  • 2023 – 166,887 km
  • 2021 – 114,754 km
  • 2020 – 111,144 km
  • 2017 – 94,678 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,139 km
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both\ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn\ bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,139 km (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    246,139 km
    Test number
    314034782275
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both\ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn\ both

  2. Fail246,134 km (+19,739)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,134 km
    Test number
    638875058639
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both\ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn\ both

  3. Pass226,395 km (+33,870)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    226,395 km
    Test number
    153013267703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,525 km (+25,638)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    192,525 km
    Test number
    152863885615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,887 km (+43)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,887 km
    Test number
    845474443252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,844 km5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,844 km
    Test number
    358049520204
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced B Piller cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,075 miles
    Test number
    995097773705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,754 km (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,754 km
    Test number
    346238201915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,144 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,144 km
    Test number
    172389555197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,357 miles (-174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    315733974471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    865916316241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass94,678 km9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,678 km
    Test number
    280691294188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L29 BYL

Does L29 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BYL is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BYL?
The MOT on L29 BYL is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BYL done?
L29 BYL was recorded at 246,139 km at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 16,846 km a year.
Has L29 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BYL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 BYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 BYL find?
L29 BYL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both\ rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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