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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L26 MWDMOT history

L26 MWD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 124,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L26 MWD black 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,297 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MWD was last recorded at 124,297 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,361 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,936 miles
Average per year
10,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,297 miles
  • 2024 – 118,361 miles
  • 2023 – 107,738 miles
  • 2022 – 97,074 miles
  • 2021 – 86,603 miles
  • 2020 – 68,392 miles
  • 2019 – 56,033 miles
  • 2017 – 37,030 miles
  • 2016 – 28,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Plastic sill skirt damaged OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,297 miles (+5,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,297 miles
    Test number
    991334772739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass118,361 miles (+10,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    697386040728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass107,738 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    588161180817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill skirt damaged OSF

  4. Fail107,653 miles (+10,579)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    174381609566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill skirt damaged OSF

  5. Pass97,074 miles (+10,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    592580000968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,603 miles (+610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,603 miles
    Test number
    479729436915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,993 miles (+17,601)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    732777602241
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,392 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,392 miles
    Test number
    548309267231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    567395686591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,792 miles (+8,759)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    192004347826
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,033 miles (+19,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,033 miles
    Test number
    849524137313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play

  12. Pass37,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,030 miles
    Test number
    109280330684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail37,030 miles (+8,766)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,030 miles
    Test number
    739455920723
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass28,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,264 miles
    Test number
    321190609751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MWD

Does L26 MWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MWD is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MWD?
The MOT on L26 MWD is valid until 1 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 MWD done?
L26 MWD was recorded at 124,297 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 10,027 miles a year.
Has L26 MWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MWD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 MWD 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 MWD find?
L26 MWD passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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