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BMW 3 Series

Yellow · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L26 KEPMOT history

L26 KEP is a yellow diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L26 KEP yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,850 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 KEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 KEP was last recorded at 144,850 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 6,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,596 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,254 miles
Average per year
9,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,850 miles
  • 2024 – 138,596 miles
  • 2023 – 130,617 miles
  • 2022 – 128,281 miles
  • 2020 – 114,997 miles
  • 2019 – 99,672 miles
  • 2018 – 87,441 miles
  • 2017 – 70,459 miles
  • 2016 – 56,348 miles
  • 2015 – 40,861 miles
  • 2014 – 31,442 miles
  • 2013 – 22,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,850 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Subframe to Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,850 miles (+6,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,850 miles
    Test number
    396970831600
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass138,596 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    773505301711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    579471584125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Subframe to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,617 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    369451211774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Subframe to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,281 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    371393159261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail127,369 miles1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,369 miles
    Test number
    257061080676
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass192,212 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,212 km
    Test number
    467892449289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,997 miles (+15,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,997 miles
    Test number
    289490028660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,672 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    170626158640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,441 miles (+16,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    761094539750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,459 miles (+14,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    178478909876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber is weaping very slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber is weaping very slightly.

  12. Pass56,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,348 miles
    Test number
    892488899920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,346 miles (+15,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    414148316527
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass40,861 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    167476365124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  15. Fail40,860 miles (+9,418)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,860 miles
    Test number
    317036965141
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  16. Pass31,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    736190674102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,442 miles (+8,820)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    618929764170
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass22,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,622 miles
    Test number
    997460413285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 KEP

Does L26 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 KEP is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 KEP?
The MOT on L26 KEP is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 KEP done?
L26 KEP was recorded at 144,850 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,864 miles a year.
Has L26 KEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 KEP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 KEP 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 KEP find?
L26 KEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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