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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

V26 BRYMOT history

V26 BRY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V26 BRY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,894 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 BRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 BRY was last recorded at 77,894 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,868 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,894 miles
  • 2025 – 77,868 miles
  • 2024 – 77,807 miles
  • 2023 – 77,668 miles
  • 2022 – 77,270 miles
  • 2021 – 76,991 miles
  • 2020 – 76,717 miles
  • 2019 – 76,152 miles
  • 2018 – 75,542 miles
  • 2017 – 74,995 miles
  • 2016 – 74,466 miles
  • 2015 – 73,996 miles
  • 2014 – 73,431 miles
  • 2013 – 73,334 miles
  • 2012 – 57,925 miles
  • 2011 – 45,444 miles
  • 2010 – 36,523 miles
  • 2009 – 25,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,894 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,894 miles (+26)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    512136533171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  2. Pass77,868 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    666602916190
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both , corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all , plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,807 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,807 miles
    Test number
    816920996813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen, all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,668 miles (+398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    822261216664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,270 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    615363877673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail77,258 miles (+267)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    228023795015
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,991 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,991 miles
    Test number
    986347988387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass76,717 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    267530464706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,152 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,152 miles
    Test number
    220610025796
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    149793260896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,542 miles (+547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    942488221031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass74,995 miles (+529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    698355546995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass74,466 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    187507738233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded platic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass73,996 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    485205525125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,431 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    948336924125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,334 miles (+15,409)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    945020613376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,925 miles (+12,481)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    718438102392
    • 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

  18. Pass45,444 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    759322911300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    671981990219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,523 miles (+11,450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    994931790252
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  21. Pass25,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,073 miles
    Test number
    394295789495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 BRY

Does V26 BRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 BRY is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 BRY?
The MOT on V26 BRY is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 BRY done?
V26 BRY was recorded at 77,894 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has V26 BRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 BRY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V26 BRY 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 V26 BRY find?
V26 BRY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 10 more.

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