BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc
Y29 HEWMOT history
Y29 HEW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 107,057 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 HEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y29 HEW was last recorded at 107,057 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Nov 2015: 55,967 miles, lower than 55,980 miles on 17 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,084 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,973 miles
- Average per year
- 5,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,057 miles
- 2025 – 103,084 miles
- 2024 – 99,696 miles
- 2023 – 94,119 miles
- 2022 – 91,827 miles
- 2021 – 89,626 miles
- 2020 – 84,508 miles
- 2019 – 79,686 miles
- 2018 – 74,943 miles
- 2017 – 69,837 miles
- 2016 – 62,787 miles
- 2015 – 55,967 miles
- 2014 – 47,935 miles
- 2013 – 38,950 miles
- 2012 – 31,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,057 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,057 miles (+3,973)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 107,057 miles
- Test number
- 622478611997
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass103,084 miles (+3,388)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 103,084 miles
- Test number
- 679979214563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,696 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,696 miles
- Test number
- 227199269102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,119 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 94,119 miles
- Test number
- 994322575765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,827 miles (+2,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 91,827 miles
- Test number
- 726092149594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass89,626 miles (+5,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 89,626 miles
- Test number
- 101999011607
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,508 miles
- Test number
- 106345730032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,508 miles (+4,822)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,508 miles
- Test number
- 427746925006
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested EML coming on and limp home mode activated when carrying out emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass79,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,686 miles
- Test number
- 364053978845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,686 miles (+4,743)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,686 miles
- Test number
- 383126852253
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,943 miles (+5,106)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,943 miles
- Test number
- 433310344283
- AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm on the top. inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished 225/35 R 19 88Y Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,837 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 69,837 miles
- Test number
- 406914943446
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass62,787 miles (+6,820)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,787 miles
- Test number
- 789893881841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,967 miles (-13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,967 miles
- Test number
- 780180208123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryChips in screen
Fail55,980 miles (+8,045)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,980 miles
- Test number
- 334407556630
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryChips in screen
Pass47,935 miles (+8,985)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 47,935 miles
- Test number
- 966935114312
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChips in screen
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge & cut
- NoteO/s/f tyre cut in tread
Fail38,950 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,950 miles
- Test number
- 148914943380
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass38,950 miles (+7,827)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 38,950 miles
- Test number
- 766844443312
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,123 miles
- Test number
- 697478642274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y29 HEW
- Does Y29 HEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 HEW is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 HEW?
- The MOT on Y29 HEW is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y29 HEW done?
- Y29 HEW was recorded at 107,057 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
- Has Y29 HEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 HEW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y29 HEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y29 HEW find?
- Y29 HEW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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