BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
L26 AEJMOT history
L26 AEJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 91,743 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 AEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 AEJ was last recorded at 91,743 miles on 29 May 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,622 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 121 miles
- Average per year
- 3,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,743 miles
- 2025 – 91,622 miles
- 2024 – 91,150 miles
- 2023 – 90,335 miles
- 2022 – 89,838 miles
- 2021 – 88,005 miles
- 2020 – 85,495 miles
- 2019 – 80,698 miles
- 2018 – 78,573 miles
- 2017 – 75,965 miles
- 2016 – 73,036 miles
- 2015 – 70,249 miles
- 2014 – 67,431 miles
- 2013 – 63,930 miles
- 2012 – 60,441 miles
- 2011 – 55,412 miles
- 2010 – 50,250 miles
- 2009 – 44,626 miles
- 2008 – 35,918 miles
- 2007 – 28,315 miles
- 2006 – 20,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,743 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,743 miles (+121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 91,743 miles
- Test number
- 360164824671
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail91,622 miles (+472)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,622 miles
- Test number
- 554818246654
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,150 miles (+99)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 91,150 miles
- Test number
- 495696548842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,051 miles (+716)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,051 miles
- Test number
- 798505199739
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,335 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,335 miles
- Test number
- 687628284827
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,330 miles (+492)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,330 miles
- Test number
- 512715893780
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke & oil lamp coming on. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,838 miles (+1,833)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,838 miles
- Test number
- 114411779928
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,005 miles (+2,510)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2022
- Odometer
- 88,005 miles
- Test number
- 351990287103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,495 miles (+4,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 85,495 miles
- Test number
- 512806387972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass80,698 miles (+2,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2020
- Odometer
- 80,698 miles
- Test number
- 967059777061
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,573 miles (+2,608)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,573 miles
- Test number
- 259515686638
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes are corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryNearside front brake hose slightly perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,965 miles (+2,929)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 75,965 miles
- Test number
- 705237461429
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass73,036 miles (+2,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,036 miles
- Test number
- 766440172191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and cracked
Pass70,249 miles (+2,818)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,249 miles
- Test number
- 728820145135
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,431 miles (+3,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 67,431 miles
- Test number
- 249302944434
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,930 miles (+3,489)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,930 miles
- Test number
- 235465433423
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,441 miles (+5,029)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,441 miles
- Test number
- 727528332100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,412 miles (+5,162)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,412 miles
- Test number
- 736626021128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,250 miles
- Test number
- 220427320493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,250 miles (+5,624)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,250 miles
- Test number
- 403557820123
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass44,626 miles (+8,708)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,626 miles
- Test number
- 964325139138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,918 miles (+7,603)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,918 miles
- Test number
- 904534548181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,315 miles (+7,347)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,315 miles
- Test number
- 973318737114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 20,968 miles
- Test number
- 282536246112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 AEJ
- Does L26 AEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 AEJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 AEJ?
- The MOT on L26 AEJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 AEJ done?
- L26 AEJ was recorded at 91,743 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
- Has L26 AEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 AEJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 AEJ 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 L26 AEJ find?
- L26 AEJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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