BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc
Y29 CJHMOT history
Y29 CJH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 186,256 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 CJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y29 CJH was last recorded at 186,256 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 13,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,605 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,651 miles
- Average per year
- 10,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,256 miles
- 2025 – 172,605 miles
- 2024 – 163,349 miles
- 2023 – 151,659 miles
- 2021 – 141,078 miles
- 2020 – 131,979 miles
- 2019 – 118,128 miles
- 2018 – 106,121 miles
- 2017 – 93,838 miles
- 2016 – 78,285 miles
- 2015 – 64,125 miles
- 2014 – 48,720 miles
- 2013 – 37,772 miles
- 2012 – 32,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber joint perishing
- AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms corroding
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perishing
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.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall 225/45 R17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms bushes perished and starting to split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,256 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 186,256 miles
- Test number
- 124730064726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber joint perishing
- AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms corroding
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perishing
Fail186,255 miles (+13,650)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,255 miles
- Test number
- 330042471765
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle tye bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tye bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle tye bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tye bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber joint perishing
- AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms corroding
Pass172,605 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 172,605 miles
- Test number
- 799589885798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms bushes perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail172,601 miles (+9,252)4 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,601 miles
- Test number
- 714681558681
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 R17 XL budget (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms bushes perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS on pre Jan 2012 not failure
Pass163,349 miles (+11,690)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 163,349 miles
- Test number
- 517640359228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,659 miles (+10,581)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 151,659 miles
- Test number
- 385983494498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,078 miles (+9,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 141,078 miles
- Test number
- 805413247824
- AdvisoryUnder tray and under body covers fitted
Pass131,979 miles (+13,851)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 131,979 miles
- Test number
- 346196181555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,128 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,128 miles
- Test number
- 248269819696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,864 miles (+11,743)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,864 miles
- Test number
- 154910599997
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 106,121 miles
- Test number
- 570965290764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,121 miles (+12,283)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,121 miles
- Test number
- 709607312667
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,838 miles (+15,553)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,838 miles
- Test number
- 811648653831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass78,285 miles (+14,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 78,285 miles
- Test number
- 355246873065
- 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)
Pass64,125 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 64,125 miles
- Test number
- 299027715204
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail64,125 miles (+15,405)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,125 miles
- Test number
- 739197615257
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,720 miles (+10,948)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,720 miles
- Test number
- 968133394178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,772 miles (+5,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 37,772 miles
- Test number
- 328382493110
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass32,676 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,676 miles
- Test number
- 688430622292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,590 miles
- Test number
- 868467962008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,590 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,590 miles
- Test number
- 116216762079
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y29 CJH
- Does Y29 CJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 CJH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 CJH?
- The MOT on Y29 CJH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y29 CJH done?
- Y29 CJH was recorded at 186,256 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,932 miles a year.
- Has Y29 CJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 CJH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y29 CJH 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 CJH find?
- Y29 CJH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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