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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y26 KRLMOT history

Y26 KRL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

Y26 KRL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,460 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 KRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 KRL was last recorded at 118,460 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,450 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,460 miles
  • 2024 – 106,720 miles
  • 2023 – 95,012 miles
  • 2022 – 87,537 miles
  • 2021 – 82,932 miles
  • 2020 – 75,448 miles
  • 2019 – 68,463 miles
  • 2018 – 65,505 miles
  • 2017 – 58,298 miles
  • 2016 – 48,422 miles
  • 2015 – 39,554 miles
  • 2014 – 30,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,460 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,460 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    999556057195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail118,450 miles (+11,730)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,450 miles
    Test number
    244282140061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass106,720 miles (+11,708)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    896167458983
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass95,012 miles (+7,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    894575452023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,537 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    638038644969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,535 miles (+4,603)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    486137477632
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass82,932 miles (+7,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    915057317820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass75,448 miles (+6,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    222075686693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass68,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    624780058141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,463 miles (+2,958)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    789129356699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose Driveshaft to diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Coil spring arm to hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass65,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    853130803951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,505 miles (+7,207)3 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    557213066636
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testService brake excessively binding partly siezed caliper (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass58,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    525770067953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,293 miles (+9,871)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    986030730334
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
  15. Pass48,422 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    146009878113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,554 miles (+9,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    148851725193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,252 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    539199814122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    357931714086
    • NoteNearside front Tyre wearing low on inner & outer treads
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing low on inner & outer treads

Questions about Y26 KRL

Does Y26 KRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y26 KRL expired on 31 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y26 KRL?
The MOT on Y26 KRL expired on 31 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y26 KRL done?
Y26 KRL was recorded at 118,460 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 7,598 miles a year.
Has Y26 KRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 KRL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y26 KRL 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 KRL find?
Y26 KRL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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