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BMW 635

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L26 FSMMOT history

L26 FSM is a black diesel BMW 635 first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L26 FSM black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,696 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 FSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 FSM was last recorded at 57,696 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,695 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,696 miles
  • 2025 – 57,545 miles
  • 2024 – 55,868 miles
  • 2023 – 53,183 miles
  • 2022 – 51,281 miles
  • 2021 – 49,302 miles
  • 2020 – 48,917 miles
  • 2019 – 48,552 miles
  • 2018 – 47,691 miles
  • 2017 – 46,332 miles
  • 2016 – 44,023 miles
  • 2015 – 41,471 miles
  • 2014 – 36,786 miles
  • 2013 – 33,423 miles
  • 2012 – 29,474 miles
  • 2011 – 23,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,696 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    976330517384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail57,695 miles (+150)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    341832103746
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass57,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    367246367833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail57,545 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    360476870283
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Spring worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,868 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    728877205136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,183 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,183 miles
    Test number
    152627208775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,281 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    185681867354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,302 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    866048280691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,917 miles (+365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    273568373024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass48,552 miles (+861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,552 miles
    Test number
    799591595258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,691 miles (+1,359)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    361153756423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inside edges.
  12. Pass46,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    294650900368
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear H arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail46,332 miles (+2,309)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    683872149770
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear H arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass44,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    163722399886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,023 miles (+2,552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    213323926915
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass41,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    748216355126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,471 miles (+4,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    246985555177
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass36,786 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    109881684146
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight edge wear and perishing nsf tyre
    • NoteSlight edge wear and perishing osf tyre
  19. Fail36,786 miles (+3,363)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    227981484124
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight edge wear and perishing nsf tyre
    • NoteSlight edge wear and perishing osf tyre
  20. Pass33,423 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    776859973142
    • NoteSlight edge wear nsf tyre
    • NoteSlight edge wear osf tyre
  21. Fail33,423 miles (+3,949)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    806079373104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSlight edge wear nsf tyre
    • NoteSlight edge wear osf tyre
  22. Pass29,474 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,474 miles
    Test number
    538738872146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,745 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    267562341040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,744 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,744 miles
    Test number
    748351941086
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about L26 FSM

Does L26 FSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 FSM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 FSM?
The MOT on L26 FSM is valid until 8 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 FSM done?
L26 FSM was recorded at 57,696 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has L26 FSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 FSM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 FSM 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 FSM find?
L26 FSM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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