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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

T26 SCTMOT history

T26 SCT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,938 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SCT was last recorded at 185,938 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,938 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,938 miles
  • 2024 – 177,735 miles
  • 2023 – 169,253 miles
  • 2022 – 160,778 miles
  • 2021 – 147,463 miles
  • 2020 – 135,886 miles
  • 2019 – 122,321 miles
  • 2017 – 112,841 miles
  • 2015 – 80,291 miles
  • 2014 – 58,944 miles
  • 2012 – 55,544 miles
  • 2011 – 40,099 miles
  • 2010 – 21,096 miles
  • 2009 – 15,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sillsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body shields fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    185,938 miles
    Test number
    118195962004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  2. Fail185,938 miles (+8,203)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,938 miles
    Test number
    966713057545
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  3. Pass177,735 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,735 miles
    Test number
    244392084633
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail177,714 miles (+8,461)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,714 miles
    Test number
    346533330754
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,253 miles
    Test number
    735336229329
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail169,253 miles (+8,475)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,253 miles
    Test number
    559890317175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,778 miles (+13,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,778 miles
    Test number
    827214235882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/r door and wheel arch
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  8. Pass147,463 miles (+11,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,463 miles
    Test number
    425393731252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  9. Pass135,886 miles (+13,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,886 miles
    Test number
    705881921216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  10. Pass122,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    934378421694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake pipes

  11. Fail122,321 miles (+9,480)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    666068425908
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake pipes

  12. Pass112,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,841 miles
    Test number
    876888235760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail112,841 miles (+18,485)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,841 miles
    Test number
    950052523553
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass94,356 miles (+14,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    714279890667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass80,291 miles (+21,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,291 miles
    Test number
    538971580000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,944 miles (+3,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    149536514453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass55,544 miles (+15,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    145147042389
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  18. Pass40,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    385615831307
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail40,098 miles (+19,002)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    557785631382
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass21,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,096 miles
    Test number
    374396110259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,096 miles (+5,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,096 miles
    Test number
    502970810246
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass15,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,793 miles
    Test number
    612059119275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,793 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,793 miles
    Test number
    582458019295
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T26 SCT

Does T26 SCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SCT is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 SCT?
The MOT on T26 SCT is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SCT done?
T26 SCT was recorded at 185,938 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 10,492 miles a year.
Has T26 SCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SCT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 SCT 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 T26 SCT find?
T26 SCT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills; n/s/f fog lamp not working, and 1 more.

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