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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L26 SJBMOT history

L26 SJB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L26 SJB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,489 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SJB was last recorded at 89,489 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 5,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,534 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,955 miles
Average per year
6,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,489 miles
  • 2025 – 83,534 miles
  • 2024 – 77,699 miles
  • 2023 – 71,946 miles
  • 2022 – 67,045 miles
  • 2021 – 60,035 miles
  • 2020 – 53,186 miles
  • 2019 – 49,126 miles
  • 2018 – 41,299 miles
  • 2017 – 31,941 miles
  • 2016 – 23,166 miles
  • 2015 – 14,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,489 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,489 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    648268739333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,534 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    994745854753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,699 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    965188939699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,946 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    800096109096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,045 miles (+7,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    703888834058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass60,035 miles (+6,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,035 miles
    Test number
    618394087495
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass53,186 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    461743468795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    196209399033
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail49,125 miles (+7,826)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    878193837927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass41,299 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    809846491397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    825871391079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,941 miles (+8,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    491478013469
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass23,166 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,166 miles
    Test number
    786249680952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,113 miles (+8,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,113 miles
    Test number
    452814640938
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass14,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,259 miles
    Test number
    595806394759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 SJB

Does L26 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SJB is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 SJB?
The MOT on L26 SJB is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 SJB done?
L26 SJB was recorded at 89,489 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,914 miles a year.
Has L26 SJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SJB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L26 SJB 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 SJB find?
L26 SJB passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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