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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

23 WLMOT history

23 WL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

23 WL 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,006 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 WL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 WL was last recorded at 117,006 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,455 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,551 miles
Average per year
6,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,006 miles
  • 2025 – 108,455 miles
  • 2024 – 104,609 miles
  • 2023 – 101,953 miles
  • 2022 – 99,591 miles
  • 2021 – 94,123 miles
  • 2020 – 87,398 miles
  • 2019 – 76,353 miles
  • 2018 – 73,794 miles
  • 2017 – 64,040 miles
  • 2016 – 59,605 miles
  • 2015 – 45,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,006 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,006 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    376836236468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,455 miles
    Test number
    234555768001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,455 miles (+3,846)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,455 miles
    Test number
    119714592252
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass104,609 miles (+2,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    355486951031
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,953 miles (+2,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,953 miles
    Test number
    605870175467
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,591 miles (+5,468)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    994060267241
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,123 miles
    Test number
    268162125371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,123 miles (+6,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,123 miles
    Test number
    192688459695
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    282613851842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,398 miles (+11,045)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    239986621862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass76,353 miles (+2,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    391442394955
    • AdvisoryAxle (2) brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade is splitting at the end(s)
    • AdvisoryThe front number plate deteriorating

  12. Pass73,794 miles (+9,754)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,794 miles
    Test number
    927004206237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,040 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    668751079942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,944 miles (+4,339)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    970481580796
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,605 miles (+13,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    716430030927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,646 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    665086105078
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 23 WL

What vehicle is registration 23 WL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 WL on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2011. 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 WL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 WL is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 WL?
The MOT on 23 WL is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 WL done?
23 WL was recorded at 117,006 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,061 miles a year.
Has 23 WL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 WL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 23 WL 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 WL find?
23 WL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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