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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

L26 FATMOT history

L26 FAT is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

L26 FAT white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,824 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 FAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 FAT was last recorded at 97,824 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 6,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,640 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,184 miles
Average per year
9,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,824 miles
  • 2025 – 91,640 miles
  • 2024 – 83,393 miles
  • 2023 – 71,262 miles
  • 2022 – 60,800 miles
  • 2021 – 49,226 miles
  • 2020 – 39,580 miles
  • 2019 – 31,425 miles
  • 2018 – 22,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,824 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.

  • Under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,824 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    784299520002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    346196523382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,640 miles (+8,247)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    345347867906
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,393 miles (+12,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,393 miles
    Test number
    271867632813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,262 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    214032658373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,800 miles (+11,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    589494019825
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,226 miles (+9,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    560571393283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays preventing full inspection of underside components
  8. Pass39,580 miles (+8,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,580 miles
    Test number
    154978660358
    • AdvisoryUnder trays preventing full inspection of underside components
  9. Pass31,425 miles (+9,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,425 miles
    Test number
    359038411749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass22,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,084 miles
    Test number
    800301397476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 FAT

Does L26 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 FAT is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 FAT?
The MOT on L26 FAT is valid until 23 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 FAT done?
L26 FAT was recorded at 97,824 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 9,384 miles a year.
Has L26 FAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 FAT has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 FAT 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 FAT find?
L26 FAT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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