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BMW 1 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T26 WLEMOT history

T26 WLE is a silver diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,777 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 WLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 WLE was last recorded at 130,777 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,819 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,958 miles
Average per year
6,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,777 miles
  • 2025 – 123,819 miles
  • 2024 – 119,396 miles
  • 2023 – 114,269 miles
  • 2022 – 111,870 miles
  • 2021 – 109,327 miles
  • 2020 – 105,890 miles
  • 2019 – 102,693 miles
  • 2018 – 99,709 miles
  • 2017 – 96,569 miles
  • 2016 – 94,925 miles
  • 2015 – 84,336 miles
  • 2014 – 76,646 miles
  • 2013 – 67,023 miles
  • 2012 – 51,030 miles
  • 2011 – 33,841 miles
  • 2010 – 24,477 miles
  • 2009 – 21,246 miles
  • 2008 – 18,261 miles
  • 2007 – 14,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,777 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,777 miles (+6,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,777 miles
    Test number
    104914597415
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,819 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,819 miles
    Test number
    901166185623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass119,396 miles (+5,127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,396 miles
    Test number
    741973154601
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,269 miles (+2,399)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    115539905385
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    278964706997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

  6. Fail111,870 miles (+2,543)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    897263077984
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

  7. Pass109,327 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,327 miles
    Test number
    367968540954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,169 miles (+3,279)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,169 miles
    Test number
    435826433732
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass105,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    765908106961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,890 miles (+3,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    549990789853
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    476393429553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail102,693 miles (+2,984)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    318898060500
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    759898860659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,709 miles (+3,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    930158386735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass96,569 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,569 miles
    Test number
    127339426223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,925 miles (+10,589)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    312433065087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,336 miles (+7,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,336 miles
    Test number
    171451392418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, seat belt not tested.
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake.

  18. Pass76,646 miles (+9,623)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    449077054378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass67,023 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    369262953362
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f wheel has slight drag when rotated

  20. Fail67,023 miles (+15,993)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    205511553328
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f wheel has slight drag when rotated

  21. Pass51,030 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    168266052396
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail51,030 miles (+17,189)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    246316752383
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass33,841 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    689912061358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBody covers fitted

  24. Fail33,841 miles (+9,364)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    707022561309
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody covers fitted

  25. Pass24,477 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,477 miles
    Test number
    650470820325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,246 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,246 miles
    Test number
    481292029425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,261 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    720667438353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,439 miles
    Test number
    711498247371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 WLE

Does T26 WLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 WLE is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 WLE?
The MOT on T26 WLE is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 WLE done?
T26 WLE was recorded at 130,777 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,204 miles a year.
Has T26 WLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 WLE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T26 WLE 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 WLE find?
T26 WLE passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr.

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