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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L26 RDYMOT history

L26 RDY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L26 RDY white 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 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,602 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RDY
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
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RDY was last recorded at 109,602 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 6,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,371 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,231 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,602 miles
  • 2025 – 103,371 miles
  • 2024 – 94,621 miles
  • 2023 – 85,199 miles
  • 2022 – 76,024 miles
  • 2021 – 67,401 miles
  • 2020 – 58,504 miles
  • 2019 – 49,341 miles
  • 2018 – 39,382 miles
  • 2017 – 37,805 miles
  • 2016 – 31,960 miles
  • 2015 – 24,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,602 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,602 miles (+6,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,602 miles
    Test number
    134654778126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,371 miles (+8,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,371 miles
    Test number
    638006878512
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,621 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    881358028702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    177087145978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail85,179 miles (+9,155)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    371737988722
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass76,024 miles (+8,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    103401419278
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on the outer edge

  7. Pass67,401 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    521684396796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,348 miles (+8,844)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    361143587332
    • 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))

  9. Pass58,504 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    372825788640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,341 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    724541456932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,382 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    648226430643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,805 miles
    Test number
    383315420513
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Fail37,805 miles (+5,845)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,805 miles
    Test number
    888019335465
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  14. Pass31,960 miles (+7,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    822737314917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass24,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,423 miles
    Test number
    977642434413
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

Questions about L26 RDY

Does L26 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RDY is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 RDY?
The MOT on L26 RDY is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 RDY done?
L26 RDY was recorded at 109,602 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has L26 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RDY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 RDY 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 RDY find?
L26 RDY passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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