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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L26 DSAMOT history

L26 DSA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 137,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

L26 DSA white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,177 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DSA was last recorded at 137,177 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,693 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,484 miles
Average per year
9,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,177 miles
  • 2024 – 133,693 miles
  • 2023 – 128,677 miles
  • 2022 – 122,990 miles
  • 2021 – 114,007 miles
  • 2020 – 106,566 miles
  • 2019 – 94,411 miles
  • 2018 – 82,346 miles
  • 2017 – 69,975 miles
  • 2016 – 56,977 miles
  • 2015 – 39,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,177 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,177 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,177 miles
    Test number
    681639106172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,693 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    340956659803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,677 miles (+5,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,677 miles
    Test number
    600393784677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass122,990 miles (+8,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,990 miles
    Test number
    451560645356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,007 miles (+7,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    880497322128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass106,566 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,566 miles
    Test number
    265401433741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,411 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    259376078711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,346 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    869648165339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,975 miles (+12,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    714892448582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,977 miles (+17,970)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    923852448269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    677410435061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 DSA

Does L26 DSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DSA is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 DSA?
The MOT on L26 DSA is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DSA done?
L26 DSA was recorded at 137,177 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,180 miles a year.
Has L26 DSA ever failed its MOT?
No. L26 DSA has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L26 DSA 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 DSA find?
L26 DSA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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