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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y26 MJNMOT history

Y26 MJN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y26 MJN 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,757 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 MJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 MJN was last recorded at 144,757 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 7,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,746 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,011 miles
Average per year
7,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,757 miles
  • 2025 – 137,746 miles
  • 2024 – 128,432 miles
  • 2023 – 119,979 miles
  • 2022 – 104,342 miles
  • 2021 – 98,951 miles
  • 2020 – 95,819 miles
  • 2019 – 82,566 miles
  • 2018 – 72,257 miles
  • 2017 – 65,451 miles
  • 2016 – 59,980 miles
  • 2015 – 52,997 miles
  • 2013 – 47,336 miles
  • 2012 – 37,534 miles
  • 2011 – 36,050 miles
  • 2010 – 28,629 miles
  • 2009 – 21,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,757 miles (+7,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,757 miles
    Test number
    912933012743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass137,746 miles (+9,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,746 miles
    Test number
    499202183354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass128,432 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    758261566354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,979 miles (+15,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,979 miles
    Test number
    157952322112
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass104,342 miles (+5,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    832527394836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass98,951 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    886896515905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,950 miles (+3,131)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    346930249453
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    360557150905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail95,819 miles (+13,253)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    202175979653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass82,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    129307559317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  11. Fail82,566 miles (+10,309)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    675430414923
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  12. Pass72,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,257 miles
    Test number
    955981432266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,256 miles (+6,805)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    874023482516
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls
  14. Pass65,451 miles (+5,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    178825375716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre damaged on outer side wall
  15. Pass59,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    967730312776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,979 miles (+6,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    447161924725
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass52,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,997 miles
    Test number
    938851525011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,997 miles (+5,661)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,997 miles
    Test number
    186161425060
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass47,336 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    756677553320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,800 miles (+7,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    966721003297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass37,534 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,534 miles
    Test number
    326619072136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    876021271271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,050 miles (+7,421)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    715981171240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass28,629 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    440675960245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,035 miles
    Test number
    384604459418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y26 MJN

Does Y26 MJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 MJN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 MJN?
The MOT on Y26 MJN is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 MJN done?
Y26 MJN was recorded at 144,757 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,508 miles a year.
Has Y26 MJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 MJN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y26 MJN 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 MJN find?
Y26 MJN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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