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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

L26 RTTMOT history

L26 RTT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L26 RTT silver 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,627 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RTT was last recorded at 181,627 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 11,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,371 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,256 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,627 miles
  • 2025 – 170,371 miles
  • 2024 – 155,688 miles
  • 2023 – 144,830 miles
  • 2022 – 144,463 miles
  • 2018 – 144,412 miles
  • 2017 – 142,500 miles
  • 2016 – 140,439 miles
  • 2015 – 138,221 miles
  • 2014 – 135,769 miles
  • 2013 – 133,594 miles
  • 2012 – 131,538 miles
  • 2011 – 129,338 miles
  • 2010 – 126,694 miles
  • 2009 – 122,885 miles
  • 2008 – 118,501 miles
  • 2007 – 108,070 miles
  • 2006 – 89,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,627 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,627 miles (+11,256)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,627 miles
    Test number
    563442383178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,371 miles (+14,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,371 miles
    Test number
    233689480748
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,688 miles (+10,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,688 miles
    Test number
    606292318272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,830 miles (+367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    961021909445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,463 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,463 miles
    Test number
    918110704014
    • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES RUSTY

  6. Pass144,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    781508231487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,412 miles (+1,912)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    489147424559
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill weak, also jacking point corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill jacking point corroded.

  8. Pass142,500 miles (+2,061)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,500 miles
    Test number
    230563958119
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear steel fuel line pipes advanced corrosion evident

  9. Pass140,439 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,439 miles
    Test number
    932936003216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    280242877790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,221 miles (+2,452)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    161584393774
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind on brake

  12. Pass135,769 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,769 miles
    Test number
    386852784221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail135,769 miles (+2,175)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,769 miles
    Test number
    368481884457
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass133,594 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    888870283239
    • NoteFUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

  15. Fail133,594 miles (+2,056)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    819170483247
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

  16. Pass131,538 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,538 miles
    Test number
    955609692241
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass129,338 miles (+2,644)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,338 miles
    Test number
    515301191233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISC'S BADLY CORRODED + IN POOR CONDITION

  18. Pass126,694 miles (+3,809)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    471022300313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChip in offside of windscreen
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded in places
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn, rear brake discs are in a poor condition
    • NoteSteering components corroded
    • NoteVery slight play in the offside of the steering rack

  19. Pass122,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    332332199405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,885 miles (+4,384)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    261602099249
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass118,501 miles (+10,431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    570898198232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass108,070 miles (+19,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    940294907301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    200226756482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 RTT

Does L26 RTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RTT is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 RTT?
The MOT on L26 RTT is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 RTT done?
L26 RTT was recorded at 181,627 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has L26 RTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RTT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L26 RTT 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 RTT find?
L26 RTT passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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