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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L26 BGEMOT history

L26 BGE is a grey petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 38,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L26 BGE grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
38,050 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BGE was last recorded at 38,050 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,029 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,050 miles
  • 2025 – 35,246 miles
  • 2024 – 31,836 miles
  • 2023 – 27,457 miles
  • 2022 – 25,466 miles
  • 2021 – 22,163 miles
  • 2020 – 20,569 miles
  • 2019 – 18,431 miles
  • 2018 – 15,781 miles
  • 2016 – 11,755 miles
  • 2015 – 9,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,050 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,050 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    899120022382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail38,029 miles (+2,783)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    763715524653
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass35,246 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    451971453083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass31,836 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    694695664380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,457 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    27,457 miles
    Test number
    824557722936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,466 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    180512357545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,163 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,163 miles
    Test number
    466708130193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,569 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,569 miles
    Test number
    898234311308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,431 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,431 miles
    Test number
    620510537988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,781 miles (+4,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,781 miles
    Test number
    510772741187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn.
  11. Pass11,755 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    11,755 miles
    Test number
    616046326970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    9,344 miles
    Test number
    593199777876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 BGE

Does L26 BGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BGE is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 BGE?
The MOT on L26 BGE is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 BGE done?
L26 BGE was recorded at 38,050 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
Has L26 BGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BGE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 BGE 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 BGE find?
L26 BGE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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