
BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
S26 TYJMOT history
S26 TYJ is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 141,918 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 TYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 TYJ was last recorded at 141,918 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 6,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,501 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,417 miles
- Average per year
- 6,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,918 miles
- 2024 – 135,501 miles
- 2023 – 125,542 miles
- 2022 – 112,606 miles
- 2021 – 100,810 miles
- 2020 – 100,113 miles
- 2019 – 97,336 miles
- 2018 – 93,642 miles
- 2017 – 89,762 miles
- 2016 – 86,723 miles
- 2015 – 82,357 miles
- 2014 – 75,383 miles
- 2013 – 60,553 miles
- 2012 – 50,955 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,918 miles (+6,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 141,918 miles
- Test number
- 400626602848
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,501 miles (+9,959)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 135,501 miles
- Test number
- 432663933946
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,542 miles (+12,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,542 miles
- Test number
- 796490683275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass112,606 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 112,606 miles
- Test number
- 963775159499
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,603 miles (+11,793)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,603 miles
- Test number
- 272588382717
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,810 miles (+697)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,810 miles
- Test number
- 739711734488
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,113 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,113 miles
- Test number
- 959490774372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail100,107 miles (+2,771)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,107 miles
- Test number
- 444234178195
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass97,336 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,336 miles
- Test number
- 302414399957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass93,642 miles (+3,880)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,642 miles
- Test number
- 879047234129
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass89,762 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 89,762 miles
- Test number
- 946534065365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass86,723 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,723 miles
- Test number
- 960188643292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,357 miles (+6,974)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,357 miles
- Test number
- 439832666016
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components
Pass75,383 miles (+14,830)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,383 miles
- Test number
- 917542764210
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail60,553 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,553 miles
- Test number
- 199018573249
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass60,553 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 60,553 miles
- Test number
- 746858573254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,959 miles (+6,004)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,959 miles
- Test number
- 938081623129
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,955 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 50,955 miles
- Test number
- 955492122157
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about S26 TYJ
- Does S26 TYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 TYJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 TYJ?
- The MOT on S26 TYJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 TYJ done?
- S26 TYJ was recorded at 141,918 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,610 miles a year.
- Has S26 TYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 TYJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on S26 TYJ 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 TYJ find?
- S26 TYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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