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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S26 TGWMOT history

S26 TGW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

S26 TGW 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,784 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 TGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 TGW was last recorded at 136,784 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 11,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,615 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,169 miles
Average per year
8,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,784 miles
  • 2024 – 125,615 miles
  • 2023 – 118,130 miles
  • 2022 – 109,048 miles
  • 2021 – 97,732 miles
  • 2020 – 93,941 miles
  • 2019 – 83,678 miles
  • 2018 – 72,160 miles
  • 2017 – 60,017 miles
  • 2016 – 51,761 miles
  • 2015 – 44,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,784 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,784 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    570766438257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,615 miles (+7,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    783369932701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass118,130 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    734550667498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,048 miles
    Test number
    640498205547
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  5. Fail109,048 miles (+11,316)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,048 miles
    Test number
    256008508437
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  6. Pass97,732 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    525725074500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,941 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,941 miles
    Test number
    741816763739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail93,940 miles (+10,262)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    940978081569
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass83,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    373728574086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
  10. Fail83,674 miles (+11,514)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    760669356837
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
  11. Pass72,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    137453602007
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  12. Fail72,159 miles (+12,142)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    166317463283
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  13. Pass60,017 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    410793423153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,761 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    480706524938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,738 miles
    Test number
    686647275126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 TGW

Does S26 TGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 TGW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 TGW?
The MOT on S26 TGW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 TGW done?
S26 TGW was recorded at 136,784 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 8,826 miles a year.
Has S26 TGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 TGW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 TGW 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 TGW find?
S26 TGW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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