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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S26 EWSMOT history

S26 EWS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 63,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S26 EWS blue 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 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,155 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 EWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 EWS was last recorded at 63,155 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2024: 53,398 miles, lower than 54,312 miles on 3 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,075 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,080 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,155 miles
  • 2025 – 60,075 miles
  • 2024 – 57,402 miles
  • 2023 – 54,312 miles
  • 2022 – 52,120 miles
  • 2021 – 48,776 miles
  • 2020 – 47,156 miles
  • 2019 – 43,326 miles
  • 2018 – 40,122 miles
  • 2017 – 36,637 miles
  • 2016 – 32,354 miles
  • 2015 – 29,268 miles
  • 2014 – 25,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,155 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,155 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,155 miles
    Test number
    346197550897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,075 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    361548485886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    655958920988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,398 miles (-914)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    357634456687
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link fouling on shock absorber

  5. Pass54,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    987503345156
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,312 miles (+2,192)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    278207674157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,120 miles (+3,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    542821608093
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,776 miles (+1,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    489279802751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,156 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,156 miles
    Test number
    404642893066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,326 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    664838990852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,122 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    680228057712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,637 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,637 miles
    Test number
    865963159192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,354 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,354 miles
    Test number
    633106341733
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass29,268 miles (+4,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    669755325178
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass25,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    337322424198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S26 EWS

Does S26 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 EWS is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 EWS?
The MOT on S26 EWS is valid until 7 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 EWS done?
S26 EWS was recorded at 63,155 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has S26 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 EWS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 EWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S26 EWS find?
S26 EWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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