BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L26 NLYMOT history
L26 NLY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 172,798 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 NLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 NLY was last recorded at 172,798 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 9,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,662 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,136 miles
- Average per year
- 11,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,798 miles
- 2024 – 163,662 miles
- 2023 – 155,462 miles
- 2022 – 145,217 miles
- 2021 – 136,073 miles
- 2020 – 123,795 miles
- 2019 – 102,837 miles
- 2018 – 86,004 miles
- 2017 – 73,382 miles
- 2016 – 61,805 miles
- 2015 – 48,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,798 miles
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi has slight leak
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,798 miles (+9,136)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 172,798 miles
- Test number
- 655216034581
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi has slight leak
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,662 miles (+8,200)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 163,662 miles
- Test number
- 863415621271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,462 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 155,462 miles
- Test number
- 764045303174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail154,453 miles (+9,236)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,453 miles
- Test number
- 921164032871
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all 4 tyre sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant warning light
Pass145,217 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 145,217 miles
- Test number
- 871868971423
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail145,216 miles (+9,143)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,216 miles
- Test number
- 688860891789
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass136,073 miles (+12,278)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 136,073 miles
- Test number
- 815097584458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,795 miles (+20,958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 123,795 miles
- Test number
- 949672148165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,837 miles (+4,449)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,837 miles
- Test number
- 444139453423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,388 miles (+278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,388 miles
- Test number
- 293252492543
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail98,110 miles (+12,106)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,110 miles
- Test number
- 768241373328
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,004 miles (+12,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 86,004 miles
- Test number
- 950708672402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint to hub (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,382 miles (+11,577)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,382 miles
- Test number
- 205286039856
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWipers now smearing.smoke test too clean to read.
Pass61,805 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 61,805 miles
- Test number
- 638704600448
- AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read.
Fail61,800 miles (+13,152)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,800 miles
- Test number
- 920597843391
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail48,648 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,648 miles
- Test number
- 228513905159
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES
Pass48,648 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 48,648 miles
- Test number
- 715633305117
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES
Questions about L26 NLY
- Does L26 NLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NLY is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L26 NLY?
- The MOT on L26 NLY is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 NLY done?
- L26 NLY was recorded at 172,798 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 11,778 miles a year.
- Has L26 NLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 NLY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L26 NLY 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 NLY find?
- L26 NLY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust flexi has slight leak; lower oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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