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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S26 XSPMOT history

S26 XSP is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 136,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

S26 XSP white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
136,110 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 XSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 XSP was last recorded at 136,110 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,108 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,110 miles
  • 2022 – 130,135 miles
  • 2021 – 123,048 miles
  • 2020 – 120,417 miles
  • 2019 – 110,960 miles
  • 2018 – 95,860 miles
  • 2017 – 94,134 miles
  • 2016 – 84,312 miles
  • 2014 – 58,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,110 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,110 miles
    Test number
    886360347119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail136,108 miles (+5,973)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,108 miles
    Test number
    629868700510
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass130,135 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,135 miles
    Test number
    401556379110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,125 miles (+7,077)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,125 miles
    Test number
    964883174059
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring and wear indicator wires (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper spring missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,048 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    500853807093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,417 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,417 miles
    Test number
    566915719788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,960 miles (+15,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,960 miles
    Test number
    219077747336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detected unable to obtain any emission readings
  8. Pass95,860 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,860 miles
    Test number
    538924116652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,134 miles (+9,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    883724282226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,312 miles (+26,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    877779228885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass58,284 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    268189624468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCracking in sidewaal/tread n/s and o/s front tyres

Questions about S26 XSP

Does S26 XSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 XSP expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 XSP?
The MOT on S26 XSP expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 XSP done?
S26 XSP was recorded at 136,110 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 8,738 miles a year.
Has S26 XSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 XSP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 XSP 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 XSP find?
S26 XSP passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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