BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L26 DHLMOT history
L26 DHL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 70,266 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 DHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 DHL was last recorded at 70,266 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,771 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,495 miles
- Average per year
- 4,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,266 miles
- 2025 – 63,771 miles
- 2024 – 58,033 miles
- 2023 – 55,855 miles
- 2022 – 47,937 miles
- 2021 – 43,447 miles
- 2019 – 39,534 miles
- 2018 – 35,449 miles
- 2017 – 31,332 miles
- 2016 – 26,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff corrodded
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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,266 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 70,266 miles
- Test number
- 380625601555
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff corrodded
Fail70,266 miles (+6,495)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,266 miles
- Test number
- 252539498483
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff corrodded
Pass63,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 63,771 miles
- Test number
- 974285676211
- AdvisoryCorroded under the car rear
Fail63,771 miles (+5,738)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,771 miles
- Test number
- 488084520003
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorroded under the car rear
Pass58,033 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 58,033 miles
- Test number
- 363706665213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail58,013 miles (+2,158)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,013 miles
- Test number
- 937016325266
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,855 miles (+7,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 55,855 miles
- Test number
- 664247151868
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,937 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 47,937 miles
- Test number
- 448959793118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 43,447 miles
- Test number
- 346516963234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,447 miles (+3,913)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,447 miles
- Test number
- 712955238536
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass39,534 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 39,534 miles
- Test number
- 149029283066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,449 miles (+4,117)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 35,449 miles
- Test number
- 677808330192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,332 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 31,332 miles
- Test number
- 354109913889
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring several testable items
Pass26,538 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 26,538 miles
- Test number
- 639150713373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD AREA ALSO SMALL CRACKS APPEARING IN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREA ALSO SMALL CRACKS APPEARING IN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L26 DHL
- Does L26 DHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DHL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 DHL?
- The MOT on L26 DHL is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 DHL done?
- L26 DHL was recorded at 70,266 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
- Has L26 DHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 DHL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 DHL 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 DHL find?
- L26 DHL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear diff corrodded.
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