BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y26 APLMOT history
Y26 APL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,156 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 86,156 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 APL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 APL was last recorded at 86,156 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,778 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,378 miles
- Average per year
- 4,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,156 miles
- 2024 – 80,778 miles
- 2023 – 80,682 miles
- 2022 – 72,652 miles
- 2021 – 64,770 miles
- 2020 – 59,164 miles
- 2019 – 57,549 miles
- 2017 – 54,057 miles
- 2016 – 44,056 miles
- 2015 – 43,153 miles
- 2014 – 39,257 miles
- 2013 – 33,853 miles
- 2012 – 24,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front exhaust clamp corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,156 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 86,156 miles
- Test number
- 871918312565
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,156 miles (+5,378)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,156 miles
- Test number
- 915782482512
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,778 miles (+96)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 80,778 miles
- Test number
- 311197844895
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,682 miles (+8,030)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,682 miles
- Test number
- 586606593125
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper secured by cable ties
Pass72,652 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 72,652 miles
- Test number
- 946189262627
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,652 miles (+7,882)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,652 miles
- Test number
- 254276947518
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass64,770 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,770 miles
- Test number
- 554795963016
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp corroded
Fail64,766 miles (+5,602)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,766 miles
- Test number
- 361765256467
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp corroded
Pass59,164 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 59,164 miles
- Test number
- 978519868160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,549 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 57,549 miles
- Test number
- 172837699347
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass54,057 miles (+10,001)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 54,057 miles
- Test number
- 314381479514
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,056 miles (+903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 44,056 miles
- Test number
- 670852942023
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,153 miles (+3,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 43,153 miles
- Test number
- 506583325209
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass39,257 miles (+5,404)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 39,257 miles
- Test number
- 275004424248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,853 miles (+9,668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 33,853 miles
- Test number
- 787276793291
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 24,185 miles
- Test number
- 306039592261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y26 APL
- Does Y26 APL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 APL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 APL?
- The MOT on Y26 APL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 APL done?
- Y26 APL was recorded at 86,156 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
- Has Y26 APL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 APL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y26 APL 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 Y26 APL find?
- Y26 APL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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