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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y29 DRCMOT history

Y29 DRC is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 2 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,387 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 DRC was last recorded at 120,387 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 6,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,496 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,891 miles
Average per year
7,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,387 miles
  • 2023 – 102,203 miles
  • 2021 – 89,179 miles
  • 2020 – 83,000 miles
  • 2019 – 78,772 miles
  • 2018 – 73,525 miles
  • 2017 – 73,107 miles
  • 2016 – 65,489 miles
  • 2015 – 58,715 miles
  • 2014 – 48,877 miles
  • 2013 – 36,496 miles
  • 2012 – 22,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,387 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,387 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,387 miles
    Test number
    232470290669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,496 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,496 miles
    Test number
    691729285344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail113,449 miles (+11,246)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,449 miles
    Test number
    228173048647
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass102,203 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,203 miles
    Test number
    504200076460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    844534788445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll discs worn

  6. Fail92,458 miles (+3,279)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    841617600214
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll discs worn

  7. Pass89,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,179 miles
    Test number
    977486450802
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,179 miles (+3,498)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,179 miles
    Test number
    794050360325
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,681 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    233308222328
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

  10. Pass83,000 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    223042843303
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  11. Pass78,772 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,772 miles
    Test number
    896233139619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,525 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    732360081396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,107 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    757538109867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,489 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,489 miles
    Test number
    190002995995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,715 miles (+9,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,715 miles
    Test number
    618324576929
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in n/s and o/s rear --not able to fully inspect adult belts
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear worn and may shortly require attention
    • AdvisorySmall dent in o/s rear quarter panel

  16. Pass48,877 miles (+12,381)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,877 miles
    Test number
    209088084252
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,496 miles (+14,191)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    917360163288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,305 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    319680772292
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing outer edges
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight perished

Questions about Y29 DRC

Does Y29 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 DRC is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y29 DRC?
The MOT on Y29 DRC is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 DRC done?
Y29 DRC was recorded at 120,387 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,437 miles a year.
Has Y29 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 DRC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y29 DRC 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 DRC find?
Y29 DRC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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