BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
S26 SYKMOT history
S26 SYK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 137,291 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,616 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 SYK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 SYK was last recorded at 137,291 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 137,291 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,616 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,291 miles
- 2025 – 130,352 miles
- 2024 – 115,545 miles
- 2023 – 99,192 miles
- 2022 – 81,945 miles
- 2021 – 81,867 miles
- 2019 – 81,480 miles
- 2018 – 72,976 miles
- 2017 – 65,775 miles
- 2016 – 59,192 miles
- 2015 – 53,339 miles
- 2014 – 48,813 miles
- 2013 – 41,298 miles
- 2012 – 35,965 miles
- 2011 – 30,039 miles
- 2010 – 21,831 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,291 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower and offside rear, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Undertrays and covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear tyer inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 137,291 miles
- Test number
- 314246314646
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower and offside rear, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail137,291 miles (+6,939)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,291 miles
- Test number
- 221328506331
- DangerousRoad wheel fractured both rear on inside (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated offside front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower and offside rear, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,352 miles (+14,807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 130,352 miles
- Test number
- 991279716502
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass115,545 miles (+16,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 115,545 miles
- Test number
- 175437749331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bracket corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass99,192 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 99,192 miles
- Test number
- 874998561667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,188 miles (+17,243)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,188 miles
- Test number
- 316529998950
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Pass81,945 miles (+78)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 81,945 miles
- Test number
- 811497440307
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail81,867 miles (+387)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,867 miles
- Test number
- 652436832171
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass81,480 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,480 miles
- Test number
- 240797795020
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted
Fail81,469 miles (+8,493)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,469 miles
- Test number
- 436093853991
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted
Pass72,976 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,976 miles
- Test number
- 623711575054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyer inner edge worn
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail72,976 miles (+7,201)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,976 miles
- Test number
- 668283385980
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyer inner edge worn
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass65,775 miles (+80)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,775 miles
- Test number
- 837676359534
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads possibly low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail65,695 miles (+6,503)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,695 miles
- Test number
- 734266914020
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads possibly low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored,heat damage and warped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,192 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,192 miles
- Test number
- 234188733182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,138 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,138 miles
- Test number
- 956638804308
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing wires and cords (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front worn inner and outer edge
Pass53,339 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,339 miles
- Test number
- 780645270580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,813 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 48,813 miles
- Test number
- 695066044279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail48,813 miles (+7,515)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,813 miles
- Test number
- 527065344244
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass41,298 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,298 miles
- Test number
- 229867363264
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail41,298 miles (+5,333)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,298 miles
- Test number
- 646166963225
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,965 miles (+5,926)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,965 miles
- Test number
- 879739062281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,039 miles (+8,208)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,039 miles
- Test number
- 556335951275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 21,831 miles
- Test number
- 174202420358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S26 SYK
- Does S26 SYK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 SYK is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 SYK?
- The MOT on S26 SYK is valid until 14 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 SYK done?
- S26 SYK was recorded at 137,291 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
- Has S26 SYK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 SYK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S26 SYK 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 SYK find?
- S26 SYK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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