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D26 DHD

2023 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,572 mi
Last recorded158,572 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 DHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 158,572 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 158,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 151,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends/steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 151,949 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends/steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 151,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper rattle clip missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 142,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,741 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Oct 2020 116,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2019 113,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,932 miles

Brake warning light on intermittent.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 110,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning light on intermittent.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,836 miles

Brake warning light on.

Pass 27 May 2016 102,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box leaking oil

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear n/s shock absorber leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 91,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,493 miles

Both front discs slightly rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exterior boot switch inop

Fail 11 Feb 2009 75,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exterior boot switch inop

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,579 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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D26 DHD is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Grey. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D26 DHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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D26 DHD is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2023.

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