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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

Y29 RCWMOT history

Y29 RCW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

Y29 RCW blue 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,644 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 RCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 RCW was last recorded at 186,644 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 6,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,351 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,293 miles
Average per year
10,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,644 miles
  • 2024 – 180,351 miles
  • 2023 – 174,905 miles
  • 2021 – 164,940 miles
  • 2020 – 160,857 miles
  • 2019 – 153,458 miles
  • 2018 – 147,328 miles
  • 2017 – 141,000 miles
  • 2016 – 127,964 miles
  • 2015 – 110,486 miles
  • 2014 – 90,579 miles
  • 2013 – 69,315 miles
  • 2012 – 54,474 miles
  • 2011 – 41,867 miles
  • 2010 – 27,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,644 miles (+6,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,644 miles
    Test number
    518605147650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass180,351 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,351 miles
    Test number
    603756944723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,905 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,905 miles
    Test number
    739639482827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,575 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,575 miles
    Test number
    721862180984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,940 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,940 miles
    Test number
    741382766666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,853 miles (+3,996)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,853 miles
    Test number
    953158849277
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass160,857 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,857 miles
    Test number
    779961868777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,458 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,458 miles
    Test number
    627876920726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,328 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,328 miles
    Test number
    585676849156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,000 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,000 miles
    Test number
    187981048796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,964 miles (+17,478)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,964 miles
    Test number
    382704772035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,486 miles (+19,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,486 miles
    Test number
    596030727168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass90,579 miles (+21,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    349179134452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,315 miles (+14,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    796774233264
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass54,474 miles (+12,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    469123332265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass41,867 miles (+14,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,867 miles
    Test number
    646425741247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    333702730497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 RCW

Does Y29 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 RCW is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 RCW?
The MOT on Y29 RCW is valid until 3 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 RCW done?
Y29 RCW was recorded at 186,644 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 10,383 miles a year.
Has Y29 RCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 RCW has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y29 RCW 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 RCW find?
Y29 RCW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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