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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V26 DMBMOT history

V26 DMB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 100,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

V26 DMB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
100,465 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 DMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 DMB was last recorded at 100,465 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,449 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,465 miles
  • 2024 – 99,505 miles
  • 2023 – 97,977 miles
  • 2022 – 96,433 miles
  • 2020 – 95,490 miles
  • 2019 – 94,555 miles
  • 2018 – 93,163 miles
  • 2017 – 91,529 miles
  • 2016 – 89,224 miles
  • 2015 – 87,024 miles
  • 2014 – 84,159 miles
  • 2013 – 81,040 miles
  • 2012 – 78,458 miles
  • 2011 – 69,827 miles
  • 2010 – 63,886 miles
  • 2009 – 56,368 miles
  • 2008 – 46,334 miles
  • 2007 – 37,607 miles
  • 2006 – 30,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,465 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCorrosion round all jacking pointsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront bumper loose

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,465 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    391632343565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion round all jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
  2. Fail100,449 miles (+944)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    500776322936
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion round all jacking points
  3. Pass99,505 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,505 miles
    Test number
    578773791529
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCondensation offside headlamp
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around all jacking points
  4. Fail99,482 miles (+1,505)7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    991756515150
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished /split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion round all jacking points
  5. Pass97,977 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,977 miles
    Test number
    838656802901
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked , strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail97,971 miles (+1,538)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    834788658494
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis , within 30cm of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked , strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,433 miles (+1)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    266022894311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts weak/missing
  8. Fail96,432 miles (+942)2 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    648112501512
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts weak/missing
  9. Pass95,490 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,490 miles
    Test number
    544415716575
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stays damaged / weak
  10. Fail95,490 miles (+935)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,490 miles
    Test number
    897898747029
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise , badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stays damaged / weak
  11. Pass94,555 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    725050171888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine almost excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT REQUIRES ATTENSION
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking blocks missing
  12. Fail94,555 miles (+1,392)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    361006739654
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine almost excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT REQUIRES ATTENSION
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking blocks missing
  13. Pass93,163 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    820795551529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking almost excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor
  14. Fail93,163 miles (+1,634)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    762271561346
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking almost excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor
  15. Pass91,529 miles (+2,305)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    776833023557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's side walls perished
    • AdvisoryBrake discs scored
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroded round jacking mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak (steering rack covered in oil)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers partially frozen at time of test
  16. Pass89,224 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    273098829477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts not working
    • AdvisoryCondensation in both headlamps
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  17. Fail89,224 miles (+2,200)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    284776351368
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts not working
    • AdvisoryCondensation in both headlamps
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  18. Pass87,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    235621325757
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
  19. Fail87,024 miles (+2,865)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    953125834895
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
  20. Pass84,159 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    379799744386
    • NoteAdvise strong rear diff noisy and possible wheel bearing noise hard to test
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perrished and splitting
    • NoteMovement in nearside front suspension arm rear bush
    • NotePower steering rack covered in oil
    • NoteRear brakes noisy
    • NoteVery bad oil leak requires attention
  21. Fail84,159 miles (+3,119)1 dangerous1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    525149544319
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise strong rear diff noisy and possible wheel bearing noise hard to test
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perrished and splitting
    • NoteNearside and offside front suspension arm rear bush's deterioarted resulting in movement
    • NotePower steering rack covered in oil
    • NoteRear brakes noisy
    • NoteVery bad oil leak requires attention
  22. Pass81,040 miles10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    239017843362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  23. Fail81,040 miles (+2,582)2 failures12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    737657543313
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  24. Pass78,458 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    596956852306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Fail78,458 miles (+8,631)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    569935652312
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass69,827 miles (+5,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    197149131145
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  27. Pass63,886 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    574092430132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,784 miles (+7,416)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    452338020148
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
  29. Pass56,368 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    550337649194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s head light
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front wheel suspect rack
  30. Fail56,368 miles (+10,034)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    712507849126
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s head light
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front wheel suspect rack
  31. Pass46,334 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    112689318119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,607 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    444025837175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass30,390 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,390 miles
    Test number
    611873736194
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about V26 DMB

Does V26 DMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V26 DMB expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V26 DMB?
The MOT on V26 DMB expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V26 DMB done?
V26 DMB was recorded at 100,465 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has V26 DMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 DMB has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V26 DMB 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 DMB find?
V26 DMB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; corrosion round all jacking points; front bumper loose.

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