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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

23 NEBMOT history

23 NEB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

23 NEB blue 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,039 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 NEB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 NEB was last recorded at 129,039 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,893 miles · 21 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,039 miles
  • 2025 – 128,893 miles
  • 2024 – 128,024 miles
  • 2019 – 127,971 miles
  • 2018 – 113,711 miles
  • 2017 – 101,660 miles
  • 2015 – 93,921 miles
  • 2014 – 84,325 miles
  • 2013 – 72,840 miles
  • 2012 – 62,812 miles
  • 2011 – 60,407 miles
  • 2010 – 55,598 miles
  • 2009 – 48,094 miles
  • 2007 – 39,324 miles
  • 2006 – 29,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,039 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,039 miles (+146)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    680362460214
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass128,893 miles (+869)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,893 miles
    Test number
    926173322009
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass128,024 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    148034361460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,971 miles (+14,260)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    461917159076
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass113,711 miles (+12,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,711 miles
    Test number
    761249073069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,660 miles (+7,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    344970731693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

  7. Pass93,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    806037915177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,921 miles (+9,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    898057415151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Fail84,325 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    136489774405
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass84,325 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    509319274077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    995019263099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,840 miles (+10,028)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    365009063091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cord

  13. Fail62,812 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    247425282028
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,812 miles (+2,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    625605082093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,407 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    289522481029
    • NoteFeul cap seal start to crack

  16. Fail60,407 miles (+4,809)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    637582881071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFeul cap seal start to crack

  17. Pass55,598 miles (+7,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    254082780002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,094 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    214288749081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,324 miles (+9,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,324 miles
    Test number
    314303127387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,349 miles
    Test number
    304036326485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,349 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,349 miles
    Test number
    653370126221
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 23 NEB

What vehicle is registration 23 NEB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 NEB on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 23 NEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 NEB is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 NEB?
The MOT on 23 NEB is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 NEB done?
23 NEB was recorded at 129,039 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has 23 NEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 NEB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 23 NEB 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 23 NEB find?
23 NEB passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear, and 1 more.

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