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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

WAM 726MOT history

WAM 726 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 185,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

WAM 726 black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,879 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAM 726
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAM 726 was last recorded at 185,879 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 13,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,215 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,664 miles
Average per year
16,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,879 miles
  • 2025 – 172,215 miles
  • 2024 – 157,349 miles
  • 2023 – 139,518 miles
  • 2022 – 125,769 miles
  • 2021 – 110,645 miles
  • 2020 – 99,014 miles
  • 2019 – 80,360 miles
  • 2018 – 58,339 miles
  • 2017 – 39,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,879 miles
    Test number
    628846896948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail185,878 miles (+13,663)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,878 miles
    Test number
    158530681076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x bulges in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass172,215 miles (+14,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,215 miles
    Test number
    817537701564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,349 miles (+17,831)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,349 miles
    Test number
    489664546170
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass139,518 miles (+13,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,518 miles
    Test number
    747324672244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass125,769 miles (+15,124)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    778504364059
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass110,645 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    926902897402
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail110,645 miles (+11,631)5 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    395510706262
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass99,014 miles (+18,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    696423793254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass80,360 miles (+22,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    332519162178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,339 miles (+18,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    906095751615
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass39,369 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    526999751830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail39,317 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,317 miles
    Test number
    168679568916
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about WAM 726

What vehicle is registration WAM 726 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAM 726 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WAM 726 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WAM 726 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on WAM 726?
The MOT on WAM 726 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WAM 726 done?
WAM 726 was recorded at 185,879 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 16,306 miles a year.
Has WAM 726 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAM 726 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on WAM 726 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 WAM 726 find?
WAM 726 passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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