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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,500 cc

Y29 DNAMOT history

Y29 DNA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 114,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y29 DNA silver 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,623 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 DNA was last recorded at 114,623 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,623 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,623 miles
  • 2024 – 105,467 miles
  • 2023 – 90,717 miles
  • 2022 – 86,648 miles
  • 2021 – 73,138 miles
  • 2020 – 64,273 miles
  • 2019 – 52,557 miles
  • 2018 – 37,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    986320806718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail114,623 miles (+9,156)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    754121733340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass105,467 miles (+14,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    791702133645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass90,717 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,717 miles
    Test number
    406830965054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,648 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    242313519349
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass86,204 miles (+13,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    267110237825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,138 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,138 miles
    Test number
    234940843418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,273 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,273 miles
    Test number
    441364152895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,557 miles (+15,405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    914634409161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    618096323741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Questions about Y29 DNA

Does Y29 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 DNA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 DNA?
The MOT on Y29 DNA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 DNA done?
Y29 DNA was recorded at 114,623 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,657 miles a year.
Has Y29 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 DNA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y29 DNA 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 DNA find?
Y29 DNA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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