BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
Y26 SLFMOT history
Y26 SLF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 83,449 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 SLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 SLF was last recorded at 83,449 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 78,507 miles · 31 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,942 miles
- Average per year
- 4,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,449 miles
- 2023 – 78,507 miles
- 2022 – 73,857 miles
- 2021 – 70,851 miles
- 2020 – 66,507 miles
- 2019 – 62,298 miles
- 2018 – 59,034 miles
- 2017 – 55,179 miles
- 2016 – 53,617 miles
- 2015 – 49,461 miles
- 2014 – 45,622 miles
- 2013 – 41,508 miles
- 2012 – 34,242 miles
- 2011 – 29,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,449 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,449 miles (+4,942)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 83,449 miles
- Test number
- 283875569070
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass78,507 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 78,507 miles
- Test number
- 563722995141
- AdvisoryAll hazer lights are working incorrectly
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2012) 225/40R18 92Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail78,505 miles (+4,648)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,505 miles
- Test number
- 829431908651
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryAll hazer lights are working incorrectly
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2012) 225/40R18 92Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass73,857 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 73,857 miles
- Test number
- 142956345997
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,857 miles (+3,006)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,857 miles
- Test number
- 521158460248
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,851 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,851 miles
- Test number
- 977313980850
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail70,851 miles (+4,344)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,851 miles
- Test number
- 309398973780
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,507 miles (+1,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 66,507 miles
- Test number
- 727603825150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,293 miles (+2,995)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 65,293 miles
- Test number
- 127547082745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,298 miles (+3,264)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,298 miles
- Test number
- 152541452849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,034 miles (+3,855)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 59,034 miles
- Test number
- 329117819348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,179 miles (+1,562)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 55,179 miles
- Test number
- 352489114913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,617 miles
- Test number
- 308739233129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,617 miles (+4,156)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,617 miles
- Test number
- 168945208630
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Deep cut in Tyre tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,461 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,461 miles
- Test number
- 603667212089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,622 miles (+4,114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,622 miles
- Test number
- 846255854294
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,508 miles (+7,266)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,508 miles
- Test number
- 898490373221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,242 miles (+4,706)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,242 miles
- Test number
- 577751972295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,536 miles (+4,346)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 29,536 miles
- Test number
- 969225861233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,190 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 25,190 miles
- Test number
- 277080211020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,186 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,186 miles
- Test number
- 706626501021
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about Y26 SLF
- Does Y26 SLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y26 SLF expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 SLF?
- The MOT on Y26 SLF expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y26 SLF done?
- Y26 SLF was recorded at 83,449 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
- Has Y26 SLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 SLF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y26 SLF 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 SLF find?
- Y26 SLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.
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