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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

X26 LMTMOT history

X26 LMT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

X26 LMT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,912 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 LMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 LMT was last recorded at 175,912 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,870 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
7,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,912 miles
  • 2025 – 154,574 miles
  • 2024 – 139,660 miles
  • 2023 – 131,244 miles
  • 2021 – 129,151 miles
  • 2020 – 125,007 miles
  • 2019 – 119,616 miles
  • 2018 – 115,155 miles
  • 2017 – 108,781 miles
  • 2016 – 102,846 miles
  • 2015 – 94,836 miles
  • 2014 – 87,135 miles
  • 2013 – 76,908 miles
  • 2012 – 72,494 miles
  • 2011 – 57,133 miles
  • 2009 – 49,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder catching on arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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 jacking point missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Some body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering arm inner joint play on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,912 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,912 miles
    Test number
    301906996124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder catching on arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail175,870 miles (+21,296)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,870 miles
    Test number
    975814158187
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,574 miles (+14,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,574 miles
    Test number
    397335744009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,660 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,660 miles
    Test number
    155202934663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,655 miles (+8,411)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,655 miles
    Test number
    393364103451
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass131,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,244 miles
    Test number
    296162836753
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisorySome body damage

  7. Fail131,244 miles (+2,093)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,244 miles
    Test number
    617187133867
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisorySome body damage

  8. Pass129,151 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,151 miles
    Test number
    926710141878
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySteering arm inner joint play on both sides
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  9. Fail129,150 miles (+4,143)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    238940633884
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face split in multiple areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm balls have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySteering arm inner joint play on both sides
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  10. Pass125,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    217335064487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,007 miles (+5,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    229630953458
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,616 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    699726196427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,613 miles (+4,458)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,613 miles
    Test number
    971337445661
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAmber brake warning on

  14. Pass115,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,155 miles
    Test number
    479366929089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,155 miles (+6,374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,155 miles
    Test number
    184456002796
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass108,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    142072783826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,781 miles (+5,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    824403069422
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass102,846 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,846 miles
    Test number
    890980245241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail102,817 miles (+7,981)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    852989949764
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass94,836 miles (+7,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,836 miles
    Test number
    320693804443
    • AdvisoryEngine and under tray covers fitted

  21. Pass87,135 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    726026384222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,908 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,908 miles
    Test number
    147950863234
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail76,908 miles (+4,414)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,908 miles
    Test number
    937550963252
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass72,494 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    929599322215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail72,492 miles (+15,359)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    635999122259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass57,133 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    175206801495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,298 miles
    Test number
    503084069304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 LMT

Does X26 LMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 LMT is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 LMT?
The MOT on X26 LMT is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 LMT done?
X26 LMT was recorded at 175,912 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,857 miles a year.
Has X26 LMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 LMT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 LMT 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 X26 LMT find?
X26 LMT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; offside front tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder catching on arch; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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