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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

S26 TAYMOT history

S26 TAY is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 62,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S26 TAY red 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,590 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 TAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 TAY was last recorded at 62,590 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,695 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,895 miles
Average per year
4,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,590 miles
  • 2025 – 56,695 miles
  • 2024 – 52,777 miles
  • 2023 – 48,198 miles
  • 2022 – 43,790 miles
  • 2021 – 38,321 miles
  • 2020 – 34,903 miles
  • 2019 – 30,837 miles
  • 2018 – 26,361 miles
  • 2017 – 21,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,590 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,590 miles
    Test number
    397404665860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,587 miles (+5,892)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    423922048196
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,695 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,695 miles
    Test number
    767999650693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    556824851257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,777 miles (+4,579)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    389382399691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,198 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    183535791059
    • 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))

  7. Pass43,790 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    369139524714
    • 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. Pass38,321 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    327845907467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,903 miles (+4,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,903 miles
    Test number
    874810190639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass30,837 miles (+4,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    165620828976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass26,361 miles (+4,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,361 miles
    Test number
    301604175555
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in-between tread blocks

  12. Pass21,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,726 miles
    Test number
    102306908331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,726 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,726 miles
    Test number
    184566084349
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S26 TAY

Does S26 TAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 TAY is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 TAY?
The MOT on S26 TAY is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 TAY done?
S26 TAY was recorded at 62,590 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,524 miles a year.
Has S26 TAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 TAY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 TAY 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 TAY find?
S26 TAY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished; oil leak, but not excessive.

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