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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L26 MCVMOT history

L26 MCV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 90,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L26 MCV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,536 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MCV was last recorded at 90,536 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,666 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,870 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,536 miles
  • 2025 – 85,666 miles
  • 2024 – 80,129 miles
  • 2023 – 75,668 miles
  • 2022 – 71,377 miles
  • 2021 – 66,130 miles
  • 2020 – 60,254 miles
  • 2019 – 47,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    552159211791
    • 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))
  2. Fail90,536 miles (+4,870)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    663912549470
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (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))
  3. Pass85,666 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    523198872384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,129 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    259177297377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,668 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    369183651208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,377 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    869964990798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,130 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    337862753059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,254 miles (+12,424)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    411706336887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    614307510643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MCV

Does L26 MCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MCV is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MCV?
The MOT on L26 MCV is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MCV done?
L26 MCV was recorded at 90,536 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has L26 MCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MCV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 MCV 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 MCV find?
L26 MCV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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