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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S26 WTWMOT history

S26 WTW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 226,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S26 WTW grey 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
226,088 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 WTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 WTW was last recorded at 226,088 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 15,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,316 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,772 miles
Average per year
10,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,088 miles
  • 2024 – 210,316 miles
  • 2023 – 193,452 miles
  • 2022 – 172,169 miles
  • 2021 – 149,632 miles
  • 2020 – 137,019 miles
  • 2019 – 115,097 miles
  • 2018 – 91,244 miles
  • 2017 – 87,608 miles
  • 2016 – 83,964 miles
  • 2015 – 80,673 miles
  • 2014 – 75,884 miles
  • 2013 – 72,062 miles
  • 2008 – 39,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sound deadening material not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    226,088 miles
    Test number
    728718543052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail226,088 miles (+15,772)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,088 miles
    Test number
    730792928942
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass210,316 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    210,316 miles
    Test number
    903804393535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail210,257 miles (+16,805)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,257 miles
    Test number
    467085493237
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass193,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    193,452 miles
    Test number
    430794102563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,451 miles (+21,282)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,451 miles
    Test number
    994867078066
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass172,169 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,169 miles
    Test number
    288026130435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail172,168 miles (+22,536)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,168 miles
    Test number
    164930066931
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass149,632 miles (+12,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,632 miles
    Test number
    520203325907
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,019 miles (+21,922)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,019 miles
    Test number
    158494945595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    600262421050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,097 miles (+23,853)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    453963685885
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,244 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    320578725966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,608 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    544711068088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,605 miles (+3,641)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,605 miles
    Test number
    241281824705
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on iner edge and deteriorated

  16. Pass83,964 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,964 miles
    Test number
    185186160028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,673 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    147001825101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,671 miles (+4,787)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    227129015120
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass75,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,884 miles
    Test number
    996636324127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    789836524163
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass72,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    227150433151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,062 miles (+32,772)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    339199123189
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass39,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    414741248315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 WTW

Does S26 WTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 WTW is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 WTW?
The MOT on S26 WTW is valid until 21 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 WTW done?
S26 WTW was recorded at 226,088 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 10,906 miles a year.
Has S26 WTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 WTW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 WTW 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 WTW find?
S26 WTW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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