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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S26 BSMMOT history

S26 BSM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S26 BSM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,627 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 BSM was last recorded at 97,627 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,710 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,917 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,627 miles
  • 2025 – 94,710 miles
  • 2024 – 92,463 miles
  • 2023 – 89,744 miles
  • 2022 – 86,840 miles
  • 2021 – 83,562 miles
  • 2020 – 81,265 miles
  • 2019 – 76,855 miles
  • 2018 – 68,084 miles
  • 2017 – 60,115 miles
  • 2016 – 52,785 miles
  • 2015 – 45,219 miles
  • 2014 – 38,721 miles
  • 2013 – 33,481 miles
  • 2012 – 25,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,627 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,627 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,627 miles
    Test number
    896908624394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,710 miles (+2,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    134523969684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass92,463 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    499763629005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,744 miles (+2,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    583526622618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass86,840 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    565930552048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,562 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    217416551857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,265 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    246638968392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,260 miles (+4,405)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    121591357761
    • 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. Pass76,855 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    861733838977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,084 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,084 miles
    Test number
    916012649473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,115 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    528512638138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,785 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    264807507924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,219 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,219 miles
    Test number
    722552137006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,721 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    889323354232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,481 miles (+8,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,481 miles
    Test number
    138985153218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,396 miles
    Test number
    346368052469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 BSM

Does S26 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 BSM is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 BSM?
The MOT on S26 BSM is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 BSM done?
S26 BSM was recorded at 97,627 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has S26 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 BSM has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S26 BSM 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 S26 BSM find?
S26 BSM passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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