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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V26 VANMOT history

V26 VAN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V26 VAN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,121 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 VAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 VAN was last recorded at 59,121 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,479 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,642 miles
Average per year
3,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,121 miles
  • 2025 – 54,479 miles
  • 2024 – 51,796 miles
  • 2023 – 48,933 miles
  • 2022 – 45,269 miles
  • 2021 – 41,522 miles
  • 2020 – 39,015 miles
  • 2019 – 35,386 miles
  • 2018 – 30,815 miles
  • 2017 – 26,238 miles
  • 2016 – 22,007 miles
  • 2015 – 17,005 miles
  • 2014 – 14,298 miles
  • 2013 – 11,949 miles
  • 2012 – 8,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    210221932420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,120 miles (+4,641)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,120 miles
    Test number
    350846347716
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass54,479 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    443430169244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,796 miles (+2,863)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    924548636041
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,933 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,933 miles
    Test number
    323241964527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,917 miles (+3,648)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    527852221271
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,269 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    359857287743
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail45,266 miles (+3,744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    865674830814
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass41,522 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    637916038247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,015 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,015 miles
    Test number
    938010239326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,386 miles (+4,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,386 miles
    Test number
    496240367104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  12. Pass30,815 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    185303750927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,238 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    571328732271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,007 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,007 miles
    Test number
    500643254313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,005 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,005 miles
    Test number
    149425465422
    • 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)

  16. Pass14,298 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,298 miles
    Test number
    757229464042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,949 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,949 miles
    Test number
    429913763031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,558 miles
    Test number
    927122562080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 VAN

Does V26 VAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 VAN is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 VAN?
The MOT on V26 VAN is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 VAN done?
V26 VAN was recorded at 59,121 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
Has V26 VAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 VAN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 VAN 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 VAN find?
V26 VAN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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