BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
Y29 MESMOT history
Y29 MES is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 61,010 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 MES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y29 MES was last recorded at 61,010 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 May 2019: 31,291 miles, lower than 118,338 miles on 14 Jun 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 56,356 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,654 miles
- Average per year
- 911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,010 miles
- 2025 – 56,356 miles
- 2024 – 52,494 miles
- 2023 – 47,084 miles
- 2022 – 43,761 miles
- 2021 – 39,212 miles
- 2020 – 36,311 miles
- 2019 – 31,291 miles
- 2018 – 118,338 miles
- 2017 – 112,942 miles
- 2016 – 106,251 miles
- 2015 – 97,707 miles
- 2014 – 89,251 miles
- 2013 – 81,357 miles
- 2012 – 69,675 miles
- 2011 – 57,693 miles
- 2010 – 46,352 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,010 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,010 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 61,010 miles
- Test number
- 307358080152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,356 miles (+3,862)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 56,356 miles
- Test number
- 961975009444
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,494 miles (+5,410)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 52,494 miles
- Test number
- 990268365684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,084 miles (+3,323)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 47,084 miles
- Test number
- 483914055708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,761 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 43,761 miles
- Test number
- 177304985420
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail43,758 miles (+4,546)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,758 miles
- Test number
- 970298397196
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass39,212 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 39,212 miles
- Test number
- 265461344568
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail39,211 miles (+2,900)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,211 miles
- Test number
- 620193004838
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,311 miles (+5,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 36,311 miles
- Test number
- 535037649989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass31,291 miles (-87,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 31,291 miles
- Test number
- 258066061237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,338 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 118,338 miles
- Test number
- 713011871629
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,338 miles (+5,396)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,338 miles
- Test number
- 130276610695
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,942 miles (+6,691)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,942 miles
- Test number
- 543019859611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,251 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,251 miles
- Test number
- 589980413854
- AdvisoryAll tyres 1.6 mm inner edges
Fail106,106 miles (+8,399)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,106 miles
- Test number
- 223252838577
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE PAD MATERIAL WORN THROUGH BACKING SCRAPING DISC (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryAll tyres 1.6 mm inner edges
Pass97,707 miles (+8,456)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 97,707 miles
- Test number
- 279974415118
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteWhine from engine
Pass89,251 miles (+7,894)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,251 miles
- Test number
- 575971604109
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,357 miles (+11,682)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 81,357 miles
- Test number
- 589025103151
- NoteBoth rear and offside front tyres worn low
Pass69,675 miles (+11,982)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,675 miles
- Test number
- 127955472431
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight damage on front number plate.
Fail57,693 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,693 miles
- Test number
- 397232861076
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pads look like on MINIMUM THICKNESS TO PASS MOT NOW.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
- NoteSlight damage on front number plate.
Pass57,693 miles (+11,341)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 57,693 miles
- Test number
- 845422661000
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pads look like on MINIMUM THICKNESS TO PASS MOT NOW.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
- NoteSlight damage on front number plate.
Pass46,352 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,352 miles
- Test number
- 660094880069
- NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
Questions about Y29 MES
- Does Y29 MES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 MES is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 MES?
- The MOT on Y29 MES is valid until 2 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 MES done?
- Y29 MES was recorded at 61,010 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 911 miles a year.
- Has Y29 MES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 MES has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y29 MES ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y29 MES find?
- Y29 MES passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.
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