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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

K23 BMRMOT history

K23 BMR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

K23 BMR grey 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 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,516 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BMR was last recorded at 100,516 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,137 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,379 miles
Average per year
5,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,516 miles
  • 2025 – 95,137 miles
  • 2024 – 90,531 miles
  • 2022 – 81,433 miles
  • 2021 – 73,579 miles
  • 2020 – 72,486 miles
  • 2019 – 66,462 miles
  • 2018 – 60,867 miles
  • 2017 – 56,341 miles
  • 2015 – 41,182 miles
  • 2014 – 37,422 miles
  • 2013 – 30,670 miles
  • 2012 – 25,592 miles
  • 2011 – 18,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,516 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,516 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    5278255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,137 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    581754002897
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail95,135 miles (+4,604)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    879811109640
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass90,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    132087138463
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail90,531 miles (+9,098)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    542284500220
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush on front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass81,433 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,433 miles
    Test number
    313429683443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass77,077 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    351995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,579 miles (+1,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    120533322171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3 mm of tread
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  9. Pass72,486 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    880674654646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  10. Pass66,462 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    339453476651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,867 miles (+4,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    828789775483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on very inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on very inner & outer edges
  12. Pass56,341 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,341 miles
    Test number
    466375245185
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail56,317 miles (+15,135)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,317 miles
    Test number
    785408646451
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass41,182 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    625954755004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail41,169 miles (+3,747)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    197490055019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass37,422 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    917169034181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,670 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    658080943120
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass25,592 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,592 miles
    Test number
    799353052111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,076 miles
    Test number
    735544451121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 BMR

Does K23 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BMR is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 BMR?
The MOT on K23 BMR is valid until 23 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 BMR done?
K23 BMR was recorded at 100,516 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,597 miles a year.
Has K23 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BMR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K23 BMR 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 K23 BMR find?
K23 BMR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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