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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

K23 LCCMOT history

K23 LCC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

K23 LCC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,940 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 LCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 LCC was last recorded at 144,940 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 9,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,496 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,444 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,940 miles
  • 2024 – 135,496 miles
  • 2023 – 134,027 miles
  • 2022 – 133,757 miles
  • 2021 – 129,127 miles
  • 2020 – 120,668 miles
  • 2019 – 106,834 miles
  • 2018 – 99,287 miles
  • 2017 – 96,796 miles
  • 2016 – 82,095 miles
  • 2015 – 73,504 miles
  • 2014 – 61,267 miles
  • 2013 – 56,384 miles
  • 2012 – 50,947 miles
  • 2011 – 45,423 miles
  • 2010 – 41,109 miles
  • 2009 – 35,035 miles
  • 2008 – 29,266 miles
  • 2007 – 23,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,940 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Noisy when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing - brake performance not affected
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe - Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,940 miles (+9,444)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,940 miles
    Test number
    483328556987
    • AdvisoryCentral Heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Noisy when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing - brake performance not affected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,496 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,496 miles
    Test number
    667044608748
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - Heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,496 miles (+1,469)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,496 miles
    Test number
    136805430787
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - Heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,027 miles
    Test number
    820287184420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail134,027 miles (+270)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,027 miles
    Test number
    272090393669
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass133,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,757 miles
    Test number
    763496379462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,756 miles (+4,629)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    291119524408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,127 miles (+8,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    305866190619
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,668 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,668 miles
    Test number
    422163809511
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail120,660 miles (+13,826)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,660 miles
    Test number
    550558992884
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass106,834 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,834 miles
    Test number
    278242431317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    335222710867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,287 miles (+2,491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    803489615457
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass96,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,796 miles
    Test number
    885542256773
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  15. Fail96,795 miles (+14,700)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    624082533397
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  16. Pass82,095 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    665867863120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Disc's Corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail82,066 miles (+8,562)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    778134350341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on 3mm

  18. Pass73,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    915481815189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,504 miles (+12,237)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    229493205433
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,267 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,267 miles
    Test number
    378183894001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,384 miles (+5,437)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,384 miles
    Test number
    365684513092
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteFront number plate damged
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteSlight wear to front wishbone bushes

  22. Pass50,947 miles (+5,524)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    415911612071
    • NoteCorrosion to all coil springs
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
    • NoteSurface rust to brake pipes

  23. Pass45,423 miles (+4,314)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    637471311029
    • NoteBonnet safety latch release handle broken
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes very poor condition (just acceptable)

  24. Pass41,109 miles (+6,074)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    702962110020
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres just legal.

  25. Pass35,035 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,035 miles
    Test number
    891165219039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,266 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    164199008039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,617 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    702668317039
    • NoteBaffles loose in rear silencer causing noise

Questions about K23 LCC

Does K23 LCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 LCC is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K23 LCC?
The MOT on K23 LCC is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 LCC done?
K23 LCC was recorded at 144,940 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has K23 LCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 LCC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 LCC 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 LCC find?
K23 LCC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 13 advisories: central heatshield loose; central rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - heavily undersealed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened noisy when rotated, and 10 more.

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