BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L26 RBBMOT history
L26 RBB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 192,648 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 RBB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 RBB was last recorded at 192,648 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 19,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,362 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,286 miles
- Average per year
- 11,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,648 miles
- 2025 – 173,362 miles
- 2024 – 148,938 miles
- 2023 – 122,730 miles
- 2022 – 118,231 miles
- 2021 – 112,129 miles
- 2020 – 108,181 miles
- 2019 – 106,120 miles
- 2018 – 92,698 miles
- 2017 – 84,672 miles
- 2016 – 79,180 miles
- 2015 – 71,979 miles
- 2014 – 46,578 miles
- 2013 – 37,508 miles
- 2012 – 27,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,648 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,648 miles (+19,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 192,648 miles
- Test number
- 745864966186
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,362 miles (+24,424)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 173,362 miles
- Test number
- 383102806621
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass148,938 miles (+495)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 148,938 miles
- Test number
- 478223348296
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge . (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,443 miles (+25,713)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,443 miles
- Test number
- 681348557300
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge . (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,730 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 122,730 miles
- Test number
- 637263156681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,724 miles (+4,493)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,724 miles
- Test number
- 814965049224
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,231 miles (+6,102)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 118,231 miles
- Test number
- 269760395364
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,129 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 112,129 miles
- Test number
- 233525151119
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryInner sidewall of o/s/f tyre splitting
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail112,129 miles (+3,948)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,129 miles
- Test number
- 575442342691
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryInner sidewall of o/s/f tyre splitting
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass108,181 miles (+2,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 108,181 miles
- Test number
- 244612316823
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,120 miles
- Test number
- 748799253835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,120 miles (+13,422)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,120 miles
- Test number
- 804066983150
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass92,698 miles (+8,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 92,698 miles
- Test number
- 589297053448
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,672 miles (+5,492)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 84,672 miles
- Test number
- 682308013515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,180 miles (+7,122)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,180 miles
- Test number
- 301322134937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,058 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 72,058 miles
- Test number
- 975656521684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,979 miles (+12,107)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 71,979 miles
- Test number
- 384925808700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,872 miles (+48)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 59,872 miles
- Test number
- 198682125435
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail59,824 miles (+13,246)3 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,824 miles
- Test number
- 128889815402
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteNearside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn low inner edge.
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
- NoteStone cuts tyre treads.
Fail46,578 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,578 miles
- Test number
- 115699834400
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,578 miles (+9,070)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 46,578 miles
- Test number
- 417609434013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass37,508 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,508 miles
- Test number
- 817302173084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,506 miles (+10,481)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,506 miles
- Test number
- 637981373014
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass27,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 27,025 miles
- Test number
- 278723472086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,023 miles2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,023 miles
- Test number
- 427403472003
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousO/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn edges
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L26 RBB
- Does L26 RBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RBB is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 RBB?
- The MOT on L26 RBB is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 RBB done?
- L26 RBB was recorded at 192,648 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 11,618 miles a year.
- Has L26 RBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 RBB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 RBB 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 RBB find?
- L26 RBB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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