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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y29 VERMOT history

Y29 VER is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 118,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y29 VER blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
118,774 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 VER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 VER was last recorded at 118,774 miles on 5 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,767 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,774 miles
  • 2025 – 113,568 miles
  • 2024 – 108,271 miles
  • 2023 – 100,816 miles
  • 2022 – 94,384 miles
  • 2021 – 88,060 miles
  • 2019 – 77,796 miles
  • 2018 – 61,601 miles
  • 2017 – 46,030 miles
  • 2016 – 33,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,774 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Emission test wont register

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,774 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,774 miles
    Test number
    639150388818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,767 miles (+5,199)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    451234608076
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,568 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    284002716200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,271 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    410062924600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,816 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,816 miles
    Test number
    442934467131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,384 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    431483040258
    • AdvisoryEmission test wont register
  7. Pass88,060 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    698941835683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmission test wont register
  8. Fail88,048 miles (+10,252)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    711177120225
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmission test wont register
  9. Pass77,796 miles (+16,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,796 miles
    Test number
    965659858843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass61,601 miles (+15,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    351985159062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,030 miles (+12,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    343267254497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,262 miles
    Test number
    648234381148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 VER

Does Y29 VER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 VER is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 VER?
The MOT on Y29 VER is valid until 4 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 VER done?
Y29 VER was recorded at 118,774 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,681 miles a year.
Has Y29 VER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 VER has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y29 VER 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 VER find?
Y29 VER passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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