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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

K23 LJLMOT history

K23 LJL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

K23 LJL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,172 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 LJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 LJL was last recorded at 117,172 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 10,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,700 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,472 miles
Average per year
10,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,172 miles
  • 2024 – 106,700 miles
  • 2023 – 94,680 miles
  • 2022 – 81,976 miles
  • 2021 – 68,419 miles
  • 2020 – 65,701 miles
  • 2019 – 55,463 miles
  • 2018 – 43,692 miles
  • 2017 – 29,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    706262380752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail117,172 miles (+10,472)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    359459879586
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass106,700 miles (+12,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    308104628084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass94,680 miles (+12,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,680 miles
    Test number
    409304631082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass81,976 miles (+5,888)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,976 miles
    Test number
    565231867502
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,088 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    975811260429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,419 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    762498977405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,701 miles (+10,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    890923391943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,463 miles (+11,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,463 miles
    Test number
    342295171169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,692 miles (+14,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,692 miles
    Test number
    983896161546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass29,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,415 miles
    Test number
    319360739087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 LJL

Does K23 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 LJL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K23 LJL?
The MOT on K23 LJL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 LJL done?
K23 LJL was recorded at 117,172 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,026 miles a year.
Has K23 LJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 LJL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K23 LJL 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 LJL find?
K23 LJL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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