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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

S26 LEEMOT history

S26 LEE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S26 LEE black 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,761 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LEE was last recorded at 94,761 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,299 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
462 miles
Average per year
4,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,761 miles
  • 2025 – 94,299 miles
  • 2024 – 91,111 miles
  • 2023 – 90,715 miles
  • 2021 – 86,051 miles
  • 2020 – 83,855 miles
  • 2019 – 79,876 miles
  • 2018 – 74,176 miles
  • 2017 – 66,360 miles
  • 2016 – 55,833 miles
  • 2014 – 47,889 miles
  • 2013 – 44,617 miles
  • 2012 – 39,697 miles
  • 2011 – 34,462 miles
  • 2010 – 29,507 miles
  • 2009 – 24,338 miles
  • 2008 – 18,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,761 miles
  • AdvisoryHand brake traction light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering stiff/heavyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,761 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    434621910602
    • AdvisoryHand brake traction light on
    • AdvisorySteering stiff/heavy

  2. Fail94,299 miles (+3,188)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    659365868860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts hanging out on shaft on both sides (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut /deep to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure bolts hanging out (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake traction light on
    • AdvisorySteering stiff/heavy

  3. Pass91,111 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    957634654102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass90,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,715 miles
    Test number
    715677704813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,715 miles (+4,664)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,715 miles
    Test number
    198618954441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,051 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    311803754941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail86,041 miles (+2,186)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    744330493531
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background cut down (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass83,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,855 miles
    Test number
    396509077466
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering heavy

  9. Fail83,855 miles (+3,979)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,855 miles
    Test number
    357481756916
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drpo link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering heavy

  10. Pass79,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    379038266123
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine

  11. Fail79,876 miles (+5,700)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    528149425356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousPower steering component insecure and steering adversely affected power steering rack loose in its mountings (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around engine

  12. Pass74,176 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    901676660683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail74,171 miles (+205)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,171 miles
    Test number
    784699980789
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lights up with side light switch (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lights up with side light switch (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail73,966 miles (+7,606)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,966 miles
    Test number
    981219767947
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass66,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    808287890569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail66,360 miles (+10,527)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    490151280000
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front blue L.E.D (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass55,833 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    369748110849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,780 miles (+7,891)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,780 miles
    Test number
    485164399803
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass47,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    466997854389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail47,889 miles (+3,272)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    918707354327
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass44,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    945395053399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,617 miles (+4,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    415184653470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,697 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    287775542384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  24. Fail39,696 miles (+5,234)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,696 miles
    Test number
    657262742357
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  25. Pass34,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    498028041385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail34,462 miles (+4,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    689278341374
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass29,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    822741050360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,507 miles (+5,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    854891650310
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  29. Pass24,338 miles (+6,175)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    192542959329
    • 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)
    • NoteIntermittent horn fault

  30. Pass18,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,163 miles
    Test number
    410101058303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LEE

Does S26 LEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LEE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LEE?
The MOT on S26 LEE is valid until 4 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 LEE done?
S26 LEE was recorded at 94,761 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,491 miles a year.
Has S26 LEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LEE has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 LEE 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 LEE find?
S26 LEE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: hand brake traction light on; steering stiff/heavy.

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