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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S26 USPMOT history

S26 USP is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2023.

S26 USP blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
105,294 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 USP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 USP was last recorded at 105,294 miles on 4 Mar 2023, 3,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,366 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,928 miles
Average per year
7,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,294 miles
  • 2022 – 101,366 miles
  • 2021 – 98,006 miles
  • 2020 – 88,691 miles
  • 2019 – 75,283 miles
  • 2018 – 64,883 miles
  • 2017 – 58,450 miles
  • 2016 – 54,154 miles
  • 2015 – 50,513 miles
  • 2014 – 44,832 miles
  • 2013 – 40,942 miles
  • 2012 – 35,470 miles
  • 2011 – 22,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,294 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    529295980285
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail105,294 miles (+3,928)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    245383413890
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass101,366 miles (+3,360)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,366 miles
    Test number
    914175669996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass98,006 miles (+9,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,006 miles
    Test number
    313925058943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff noisy/rough
    • AdvisoryService light on

  5. Pass88,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    953315428022
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deterioated
    • AdvisoryService light on

  6. Fail88,691 miles (+13,408)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    365727655455
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  7. Pass75,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    830486838246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,283 miles (+10,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    631742120743
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass64,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,883 miles
    Test number
    751673214491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,882 miles (+6,432)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,882 miles
    Test number
    540032811769
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass58,450 miles (+4,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    116355493805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,154 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,154 miles
    Test number
    548325817382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,513 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    996837875068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    886191474091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,832 miles (+3,890)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    879779564015
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,942 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    538219073044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,470 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    405174882104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,443 miles (+12,680)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,443 miles
    Test number
    227324572187
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    988251301230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 USP

Does S26 USP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 USP expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 USP?
The MOT on S26 USP expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 USP done?
S26 USP was recorded at 105,294 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2023, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
Has S26 USP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 USP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 USP 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 USP find?
S26 USP passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front brake hose slightly chafed; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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