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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y29 SSDMOT history

Y29 SSD is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 185,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

Y29 SSD red 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,092 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 SSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 SSD was last recorded at 185,092 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,320 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,772 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,092 miles
  • 2025 – 177,320 miles
  • 2024 – 170,857 miles
  • 2023 – 164,862 miles
  • 2022 – 161,968 miles
  • 2021 – 151,768 miles
  • 2020 – 141,106 miles
  • 2019 – 126,188 miles
  • 2018 – 117,249 miles
  • 2017 – 109,068 miles
  • 2016 – 106,273 miles
  • 2015 – 99,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,092 miles (+7,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,092 miles
    Test number
    174971646218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
  2. Pass177,320 miles (+6,463)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,320 miles
    Test number
    581258290701
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass170,857 miles (+5,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,857 miles
    Test number
    585903368755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass164,862 miles (+21)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,862 miles
    Test number
    298134640450
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail164,841 miles (+2,873)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,841 miles
    Test number
    957723979709
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront splitter insecure
  6. Pass161,968 miles (+10,200)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,968 miles
    Test number
    251290164295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,768 miles (+10,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,768 miles
    Test number
    257856324668
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side front tyre getting low
  8. Pass141,106 miles (+14,918)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,106 miles
    Test number
    101168470127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,188 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,188 miles
    Test number
    901627656310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,249 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,249 miles
    Test number
    623953585974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,068 miles (+2,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    596996768375
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass106,273 miles (+7,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    594828149765
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)
  13. Pass99,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    492062868333
    • AdvisoryUndertray and top covers fitted

Questions about Y29 SSD

Does Y29 SSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 SSD is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 SSD?
The MOT on Y29 SSD is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 SSD done?
Y29 SSD was recorded at 185,092 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has Y29 SSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 SSD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y29 SSD 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 SSD find?
Y29 SSD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge; oil leak, but not excessive; both front tyres worn on inner edges, and 1 more.

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