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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S26 LEAMOT history

S26 LEA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S26 LEA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,628 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LEA was last recorded at 101,628 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,718 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,910 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,628 miles
  • 2025 – 96,718 miles
  • 2024 – 90,496 miles
  • 2023 – 84,952 miles
  • 2022 – 79,843 miles
  • 2021 – 76,064 miles
  • 2020 – 72,240 miles
  • 2019 – 67,569 miles
  • 2018 – 64,043 miles
  • 2017 – 60,821 miles
  • 2016 – 56,410 miles
  • 2015 – 52,344 miles
  • 2014 – 48,092 miles
  • 2013 – 44,840 miles
  • 2012 – 42,104 miles
  • 2010 – 38,512 miles
  • 2009 – 31,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,628 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,628 miles (+4,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,628 miles
    Test number
    565651621834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass96,718 miles (+6,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    719075017629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass90,496 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,496 miles
    Test number
    859741024666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass84,952 miles (+5,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    770876995882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    589826269027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,843 miles (+3,779)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    740319384298
    • 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))
  7. Pass76,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    940816942991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail76,064 miles (+3,824)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    237476608711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,240 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    927538771728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,569 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    797512036125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass64,043 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,043 miles
    Test number
    839715624146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,821 miles (+4,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    213437850106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass56,410 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,410 miles
    Test number
    957194969492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,344 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    729379425017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,092 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    907835914068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,840 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    455704213043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,104 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,104 miles
    Test number
    638596502020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,512 miles (+6,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    331085970402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass31,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    220783089151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LEA

Does S26 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LEA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LEA?
The MOT on S26 LEA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LEA done?
S26 LEA was recorded at 101,628 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has S26 LEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LEA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 LEA 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 LEA find?
S26 LEA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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