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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y29 CGWMOT history

Y29 CGW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y29 CGW 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,251 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 CGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 CGW was last recorded at 92,251 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,415 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,836 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,251 miles
  • 2025 – 86,415 miles
  • 2024 – 84,755 miles
  • 2023 – 80,648 miles
  • 2022 – 78,638 miles
  • 2021 – 77,027 miles
  • 2020 – 76,211 miles
  • 2019 – 75,483 miles
  • 2018 – 73,385 miles
  • 2017 – 70,140 miles
  • 2016 – 67,602 miles
  • 2015 – 65,138 miles
  • 2014 – 60,337 miles
  • 2013 – 52,079 miles
  • 2012 – 45,711 miles
  • 2011 – 38,992 miles
  • 2010 – 35,771 miles
  • 2009 – 32,454 miles
  • 2008 – 29,231 miles
  • 2007 – 27,088 miles
  • 2006 – 24,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,251 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,251 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    600115796595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,415 miles (+1,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    573576150298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,755 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,755 miles
    Test number
    151072607656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,648 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    261139138048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,638 miles (+1,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    650649265218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,027 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    214223797111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,023 miles (+812)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    843489156716
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,211 miles (+728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    972425128466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,483 miles (+2,098)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,483 miles
    Test number
    353955235693
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Rear of cylinder head.
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre mount corroded through. Still supports exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,385 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    463924536488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,140 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    290062955626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail70,140 miles (+2,538)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    958872594063
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass67,602 miles (+2,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    677102522255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,138 miles (+4,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    217094455469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,337 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    415195754184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,079 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    818875353121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,711 miles (+6,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,711 miles
    Test number
    578313452187
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass38,992 miles (+3,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    306729731110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,771 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,771 miles
    Test number
    993513150116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,454 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    261719159432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass29,231 miles (+2,143)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,231 miles
    Test number
    672294358169
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass27,088 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,088 miles
    Test number
    200604137456
    • 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)

  23. Pass24,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    220815736176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 CGW

Does Y29 CGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 CGW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 CGW?
The MOT on Y29 CGW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 CGW done?
Y29 CGW was recorded at 92,251 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has Y29 CGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 CGW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y29 CGW 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 Y29 CGW find?
Y29 CGW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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