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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y229 RKWMOT history

Y229 RKW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y229 RKW 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,336 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 RKW was last recorded at 133,336 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,237 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
3,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,336 miles
  • 2024 – 133,237 miles
  • 2022 – 128,932 miles
  • 2021 – 127,827 miles
  • 2019 – 116,318 miles
  • 2018 – 114,256 miles
  • 2017 – 110,247 miles
  • 2016 – 106,209 miles
  • 2014 – 98,106 miles
  • 2013 – 92,559 miles
  • 2012 – 90,583 miles
  • 2011 – 87,715 miles
  • 2009 – 77,275 miles
  • 2008 – 68,541 miles
  • 2007 – 56,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,336 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,336 miles (+99)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,336 miles
    Test number
    662074002317
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,237 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,237 miles
    Test number
    722681877976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,236 miles (+4,304)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    197043784984
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass128,932 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,932 miles
    Test number
    338166258369
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass127,827 miles (+11,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    103187069698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear

  6. Pass116,318 miles (+2,062)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,318 miles
    Test number
    956719983096
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    437469517082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,256 miles (+4,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    448150546476
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass110,247 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    416612328184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres outer wall has cuts

  10. Fail110,241 miles (+4,032)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    638602562565
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wall has cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres outer wall has cuts

  11. Pass106,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    648805748828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,209 miles (+8,103)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    232227233691
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass98,106 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    857514504180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,104 miles (+5,545)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    605169794027
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass92,559 miles (+1,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    977550983098
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,583 miles
    Test number
    447844592074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,583 miles (+2,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,583 miles
    Test number
    165444792442
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass87,715 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,715 miles
    Test number
    935890861005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  19. Fail87,715 miles (+10,440)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,715 miles
    Test number
    118949151021
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass77,275 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,275 miles
    Test number
    123844809207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail77,267 miles (+8,726)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    123983609285
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside mirror secured by tape

  22. Pass68,541 miles (+11,583)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,541 miles
    Test number
    701630598140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    922841457084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 RKW

Does Y229 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 RKW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 RKW?
The MOT on Y229 RKW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 RKW done?
Y229 RKW was recorded at 133,336 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,933 miles a year.
Has Y229 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 RKW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 RKW 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 Y229 RKW find?
Y229 RKW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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