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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L26 LSRMOT history

L26 LSR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L26 LSR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
192,453 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LSR was last recorded at 192,453 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 15,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,327 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,126 miles
Average per year
9,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,453 miles
  • 2025 – 177,327 miles
  • 2024 – 160,102 miles
  • 2023 – 148,264 miles
  • 2022 – 144,217 miles
  • 2021 – 140,027 miles
  • 2020 – 138,031 miles
  • 2019 – 131,229 miles
  • 2018 – 122,762 miles
  • 2017 – 115,218 miles
  • 2016 – 106,554 miles
  • 2015 – 93,668 miles
  • 2014 – 85,058 miles
  • 2013 – 74,431 miles
  • 2012 – 65,704 miles
  • 2011 – 43,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,453 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,453 miles (+15,126)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    192,453 miles
    Test number
    343785350017
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,327 miles (+17,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    177,327 miles
    Test number
    157188345039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass160,102 miles (+11,838)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,102 miles
    Test number
    405682104970
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,264 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    964784244080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,217 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,217 miles
    Test number
    442517575125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,027 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    140,027 miles
    Test number
    400298765566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    641384720236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,031 miles (+6,802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    475500132247
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass131,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    131,229 miles
    Test number
    392167836353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,229 miles (+8,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,229 miles
    Test number
    157929632978
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass122,762 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,762 miles
    Test number
    484274327935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,218 miles (+8,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    557563256840
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

  13. Pass106,554 miles (+12,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    314727038454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  14. Pass93,668 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    387388315127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,058 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,058 miles
    Test number
    157886524110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail85,058 miles (+10,627)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,058 miles
    Test number
    286292624151
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass74,431 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    949794963053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,422 miles (+8,718)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    165073063429
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail65,704 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    279026812162
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass65,704 miles (+22,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    546816612128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,077 miles
    Test number
    179892091479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 LSR

Does L26 LSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LSR is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LSR?
The MOT on L26 LSR is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LSR done?
L26 LSR was recorded at 192,453 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 9,757 miles a year.
Has L26 LSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LSR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L26 LSR 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 LSR find?
L26 LSR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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