BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L26 GJLMOT history
L26 GJL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 172,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 172,263 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 13,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 GJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 GJL was last recorded at 172,263 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 17,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,975 miles · 8 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17,288 miles
- Average per year
- 13,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,263 miles
- 2025 – 144,513 miles
- 2024 – 136,277 miles
- 2023 – 125,262 miles
- 2021 – 96,074 miles
- 2020 – 83,876 miles
- 2019 – 76,462 miles
- 2018 – 66,645 miles
- 2017 – 54,680 miles
- 2016 – 40,171 miles
- 2015 – 22,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,263 miles
- AdvisorySPORTS EXHAUST FITTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
14 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,263 miles (+17,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 172,263 miles
- Test number
- 128628352096
- AdvisorySPORTS EXHAUST FITTED
Fail154,975 miles (+10,462)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,975 miles
- Test number
- 513776770030
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySPORTS EXHAUST FITTED
Pass144,513 miles (+8,236)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 144,513 miles
- Test number
- 791022833764
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 136,277 miles
- Test number
- 522805034386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,277 miles (+11,015)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,277 miles
- Test number
- 987880851291
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil
Pass125,262 miles (+29,188)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,262 miles
- Test number
- 346460844904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,074 miles (+12,198)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 96,074 miles
- Test number
- 477120828456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,876 miles (+7,414)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,876 miles
- Test number
- 395934205691
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,462 miles (+9,817)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,462 miles
- Test number
- 626000667636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,645 miles (+11,965)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 66,645 miles
- Test number
- 374076652433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,680 miles (+14,509)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 54,680 miles
- Test number
- 149138994411
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft gaiter split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,171 miles (+17,416)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,171 miles
- Test number
- 965192395711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,755 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 22,755 miles
- Test number
- 448720405835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 20,030 miles
- Test number
- 365015905136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 GJL
- Does L26 GJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 GJL is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 GJL?
- The MOT on L26 GJL is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 GJL done?
- L26 GJL was recorded at 172,263 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 13,239 miles a year.
- Has L26 GJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 GJL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 GJL 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 GJL find?
- L26 GJL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: sports exhaust fitted.
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