BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
S26 ERLMOT history
S26 ERL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 85,398 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,016 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 ERL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 ERL was last recorded at 85,398 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 6,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,856 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,542 miles
- Average per year
- 4,016 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,398 miles
- 2025 – 78,856 miles
- 2023 – 77,682 miles
- 2022 – 72,552 miles
- 2021 – 69,237 miles
- 2020 – 67,681 miles
- 2019 – 64,706 miles
- 2018 – 60,958 miles
- 2017 – 56,734 miles
- 2016 – 52,366 miles
- 2015 – 42,455 miles
- 2014 – 34,345 miles
- 2013 – 30,836 miles
- 2012 – 26,244 miles
- 2011 – 21,850 miles
- 2010 – 16,435 miles
- 2009 – 15,301 miles
- 2008 – 12,482 miles
- 2007 – 9,804 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,398 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Fuel cap seal cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,398 miles (+6,542)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 85,398 miles
- Test number
- 975699224238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,856 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 78,856 miles
- Test number
- 171875401965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,855 miles (+1,173)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,855 miles
- Test number
- 566493722859
- MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both side (nearside and offside) reach wheel missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing two wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,682 miles (+5,130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,682 miles
- Test number
- 648810124471
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded/ under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 72,552 miles
- Test number
- 158380932155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,551 miles (+3,314)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,551 miles
- Test number
- 429331451633
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass69,237 miles (+1,556)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 69,237 miles
- Test number
- 469560180537
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,681 miles (+2,975)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,681 miles
- Test number
- 839816226915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,706 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,706 miles
- Test number
- 807955455396
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,656 miles (+3,698)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,656 miles
- Test number
- 849045174725
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate insecure but not likely to fall off
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass60,958 miles (+4,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 60,958 miles
- Test number
- 222040874834
- 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)
Pass56,734 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 56,734 miles
- Test number
- 863492470997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,366 miles (+143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,366 miles
- Test number
- 261343601116
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Fail52,223 miles (+9,768)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,223 miles
- Test number
- 666373951635
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,455 miles (+8,110)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,455 miles
- Test number
- 658687415130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,345 miles (+3,509)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 34,345 miles
- Test number
- 286312524128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,836 miles (+4,592)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 30,836 miles
- Test number
- 185000323129
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,244 miles (+4,394)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 26,244 miles
- Test number
- 727655512156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,850 miles (+5,415)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,850 miles
- Test number
- 398426511131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,435 miles (+1,134)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 16,435 miles
- Test number
- 202766920105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,301 miles (+2,819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 15,301 miles
- Test number
- 474626099265
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass12,482 miles (+2,678)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 12,482 miles
- Test number
- 294492208389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,804 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 9,804 miles
- Test number
- 734447977259
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail9,804 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,804 miles
- Test number
- 213226377209
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about S26 ERL
- Does S26 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ERL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 ERL?
- The MOT on S26 ERL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 ERL done?
- S26 ERL was recorded at 85,398 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
- Has S26 ERL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 ERL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S26 ERL 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 ERL find?
- S26 ERL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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