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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

L26 MTBMOT history

L26 MTB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 68,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L26 MTB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,510 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MTB was last recorded at 68,510 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 11,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,497 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,013 miles
Average per year
9,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,510 miles
  • 2025 – 57,497 miles
  • 2024 – 47,982 miles
  • 2023 – 36,061 miles
  • 2022 – 27,432 miles
  • 2021 – 18,847 miles
  • 2020 – 18,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,510 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,510 miles (+11,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    105002006897
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass57,497 miles (+9,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,497 miles
    Test number
    218707801277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,982 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    547528614815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail47,949 miles (+11,888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,949 miles
    Test number
    860234101715
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass36,061 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,061 miles
    Test number
    564616975603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,432 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    644960464809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,847 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,847 miles
    Test number
    408715770971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,128 miles
    Test number
    307309203520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MTB

Does L26 MTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MTB is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MTB?
The MOT on L26 MTB is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MTB done?
L26 MTB was recorded at 68,510 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,814 miles a year.
Has L26 MTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MTB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 MTB 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 MTB find?
L26 MTB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inter edge.

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