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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S26 LHMMOT history

S26 LHM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 52,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

S26 LHM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,366 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LHM was last recorded at 52,366 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 7,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,393 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,973 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,366 miles
  • 2025 – 44,393 miles
  • 2024 – 35,370 miles
  • 2023 – 26,502 miles
  • 2022 – 21,147 miles
  • 2021 – 20,953 miles
  • 2020 – 20,385 miles
  • 2019 – 19,739 miles
  • 2018 – 19,289 miles
  • 2017 – 18,579 miles
  • 2016 – 17,561 miles
  • 2015 – 16,523 miles
  • 2014 – 13,682 miles
  • 2013 – 11,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,366 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,366 miles (+7,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    948191876322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass44,393 miles (+9,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    538594614218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting points getting corroded
  3. Pass35,370 miles (+8,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,370 miles
    Test number
    147936367444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass26,502 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    987435714857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,147 miles
    Test number
    451684362928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail21,147 miles (+194)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,147 miles
    Test number
    261153925653
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face is corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror is insecure
  7. Pass20,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    20,953 miles
    Test number
    143743700724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,950 miles (+565)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,950 miles
    Test number
    951765395286
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass20,385 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,385 miles
    Test number
    852570360989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,739 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,739 miles
    Test number
    385323486057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,289 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,289 miles
    Test number
    595534592980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,579 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,579 miles
    Test number
    230850651569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,556 miles (+995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,556 miles
    Test number
    291625700192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  14. Pass17,561 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    186715477965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,523 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,523 miles
    Test number
    372825681361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,682 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,682 miles
    Test number
    778984934241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,970 miles
    Test number
    299739743205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LHM

Does S26 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LHM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LHM?
The MOT on S26 LHM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LHM done?
S26 LHM was recorded at 52,366 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has S26 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LHM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 LHM 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 LHM find?
S26 LHM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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