BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
Y29 DRLMOT history
Y29 DRL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 111,729 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 DRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y29 DRL was last recorded at 111,729 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 May 2013: 10,980 miles, lower than 83,165 miles on 18 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,444 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 285 miles
- Average per year
- 4,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,729 miles
- 2025 – 111,444 miles
- 2023 – 111,317 miles
- 2017 – 110,783 miles
- 2016 – 108,710 miles
- 2015 – 104,893 miles
- 2014 – 98,861 miles
- 2013 – 10,980 miles
- 2012 – 83,165 miles
- 2011 – 75,100 miles
- 2010 – 74,946 miles
- 2009 – 58,725 miles
- 2008 – 53,769 miles
- 2007 – 46,569 miles
- 2006 – 30,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,729 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,729 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 111,729 miles
- Test number
- 650708183837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,444 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 111,444 miles
- Test number
- 206968693953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,317 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 111,317 miles
- Test number
- 365840049968
- AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake
Fail111,317 miles (+534)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,317 miles
- Test number
- 392835340269
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
- AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake
Pass110,783 miles (+2,073)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,783 miles
- Test number
- 308214907884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,710 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 108,710 miles
- Test number
- 826741597320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,893 miles (+6,032)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 104,893 miles
- Test number
- 276470755151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,861 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,861 miles
- Test number
- 379381654105
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,861 miles (+87,881)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,861 miles
- Test number
- 577051654194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass10,980 miles (-72,185)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 10,980 miles
- Test number
- 589312423111
- NoteHID headlights fitted
Pass83,165 miles (+8,065)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 83,165 miles
- Test number
- 437669102109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,100 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 75,100 miles
- Test number
- 196630831162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,946 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,946 miles
- Test number
- 674287890092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail74,946 miles (+16,221)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,946 miles
- Test number
- 113097390076
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass58,725 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 58,725 miles
- Test number
- 493920579057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass53,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 53,769 miles
- Test number
- 471087818134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,769 miles (+7,200)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,769 miles
- Test number
- 234927118195
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass46,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,569 miles
- Test number
- 510086577098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,569 miles (+15,715)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,569 miles
- Test number
- 562549567001
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass30,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,854 miles
- Test number
- 102311166445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,854 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,854 miles
- Test number
- 544420366084
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteAdvize crack in n/s of front screen
Questions about Y29 DRL
- Does Y29 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 DRL is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 DRL?
- The MOT on Y29 DRL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y29 DRL done?
- Y29 DRL was recorded at 111,729 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
- Has Y29 DRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 DRL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y29 DRL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y29 DRL find?
- Y29 DRL passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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