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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

K23 BLYMOT history

K23 BLY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

K23 BLY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,431 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BLY was last recorded at 96,431 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2020: 72,420 miles, lower than 74,300 miles on 5 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,273 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,158 miles
Average per year
6,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,431 miles
  • 2025 – 95,273 miles
  • 2024 – 92,956 miles
  • 2023 – 81,535 miles
  • 2022 – 78,984 miles
  • 2021 – 74,755 miles
  • 2020 – 72,420 miles
  • 2019 – 66,337 miles
  • 2018 – 58,420 miles
  • 2017 – 52,380 miles
  • 2016 – 44,199 miles
  • 2015 – 24,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,431 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,431 miles
    Test number
    315224619108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,273 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    230568765576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,956 miles (+11,421)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    535395413275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,535 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    552038734212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,984 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    713889892388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,755 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    709608128155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,420 miles (-1,880)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    817192539960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,300 miles (+7,963)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    215005771675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,337 miles (+7,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    443403131131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,420 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    968812726610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail58,420 miles (+6,040)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    966212620545
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass52,380 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,380 miles
    Test number
    638390618402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,199 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    184737694036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,171 miles (+19,984)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    365313259359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,187 miles
    Test number
    456907355055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,187 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,187 miles
    Test number
    996757055007
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K23 BLY

Does K23 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BLY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 BLY?
The MOT on K23 BLY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 BLY done?
K23 BLY was recorded at 96,431 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 6,593 miles a year.
Has K23 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BLY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2020.
Has the mileage on K23 BLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K23 BLY find?
K23 BLY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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