BMW 1 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L26 GLJMOT history
L26 GLJ is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,739 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 GLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 GLJ was last recorded at 96,739 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,424 miles · 18 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,315 miles
- Average per year
- 7,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,739 miles
- 2025 – 90,424 miles
- 2024 – 84,722 miles
- 2023 – 81,512 miles
- 2022 – 76,765 miles
- 2021 – 71,947 miles
- 2020 – 65,589 miles
- 2019 – 51,291 miles
- 2018 – 45,560 miles
- 2017 – 35,045 miles
- 2016 – 21,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,739 miles (+6,315)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,739 miles
- Test number
- 586757897932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,424 miles (+5,702)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 90,424 miles
- Test number
- 268657865476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,722 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 84,722 miles
- Test number
- 924230451732
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass81,512 miles (+4,747)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,512 miles
- Test number
- 157248178029
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,765 miles (+4,818)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,765 miles
- Test number
- 444642362500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,947 miles (+6,358)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 71,947 miles
- Test number
- 555457054671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,589 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,589 miles
- Test number
- 105590227416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,567 miles (+14,276)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,567 miles
- Test number
- 124379263298
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,291 miles (+5,731)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 51,291 miles
- Test number
- 286055906227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,560 miles (+10,515)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 45,560 miles
- Test number
- 529048189509
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUndertrays
Pass35,045 miles (+13,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 35,045 miles
- Test number
- 145679739285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 21,617 miles
- Test number
- 209000279085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 GLJ
- Does L26 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 GLJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 GLJ?
- The MOT on L26 GLJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 GLJ done?
- L26 GLJ was recorded at 96,739 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
- Has L26 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 GLJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on L26 GLJ 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 GLJ find?
- L26 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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