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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

Y26 NXBMOT history

Y26 NXB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y26 NXB silver 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
193,827 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 NXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 NXB was last recorded at 193,827 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,715 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
9,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,827 miles
  • 2025 – 193,715 miles
  • 2023 – 184,668 miles
  • 2022 – 177,366 miles
  • 2021 – 164,662 miles
  • 2020 – 142,801 miles
  • 2019 – 126,863 miles
  • 2018 – 114,587 miles
  • 2017 – 103,068 miles
  • 2016 – 87,574 miles
  • 2015 – 80,336 miles
  • 2014 – 73,154 miles
  • 2013 – 63,402 miles
  • 2012 – 57,045 miles
  • 2011 – 48,260 miles
  • 2010 – 38,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,827 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both front windows tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Winter tyres fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,827 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    193,827 miles
    Test number
    765031392983
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  2. Pass193,715 miles (+9,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,715 miles
    Test number
    538555573152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass184,668 miles (+7,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,668 miles
    Test number
    355263539980
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  4. Pass177,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,366 miles
    Test number
    848330415653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,366 miles (+12,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,366 miles
    Test number
    623916549061
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass164,662 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,662 miles
    Test number
    114170438519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,661 miles (+9,909)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,661 miles
    Test number
    995916531048
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass154,752 miles (+11,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,752 miles
    Test number
    949861319161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,801 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,801 miles
    Test number
    205365398281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,752 miles (+15,889)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,752 miles
    Test number
    852767039193
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass126,863 miles (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,863 miles
    Test number
    767671336419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,587 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    109748936502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    791206253074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail103,068 miles (+15,494)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    977150569342
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass87,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    415583565356
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows tinted
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted
  16. Fail87,574 miles (+7,238)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    397567962099
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows tinted
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted
  17. Pass80,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,336 miles
    Test number
    466752115045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,336 miles (+7,182)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,336 miles
    Test number
    546062515077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  19. Pass73,154 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    829999504054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,402 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    578165843092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,045 miles (+8,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    715010182058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass48,260 miles (+9,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    938774081070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    881150370092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 NXB

Does Y26 NXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 NXB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 NXB?
The MOT on Y26 NXB is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 NXB done?
Y26 NXB was recorded at 193,827 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,436 miles a year.
Has Y26 NXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 NXB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y26 NXB 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 NXB find?
Y26 NXB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; general under body corrosion.

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