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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K23 MDRMOT history

K23 MDR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

K23 MDR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,896 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 MDR was last recorded at 124,896 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 10,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,804 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,092 miles
Average per year
8,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,896 miles
  • 2025 – 114,804 miles
  • 2024 – 111,863 miles
  • 2022 – 108,880 miles
  • 2021 – 96,015 miles
  • 2020 – 93,510 miles
  • 2019 – 84,912 miles
  • 2018 – 69,892 miles
  • 2017 – 58,072 miles
  • 2016 – 45,429 miles
  • 2015 – 29,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,896 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,896 miles (+10,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,896 miles
    Test number
    253878501117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,804 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,804 miles
    Test number
    117556000997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail114,803 miles (+2,940)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    449886657582
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    313180695624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,863 miles (+2,983)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    692821756338
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,880 miles (+29)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,880 miles
    Test number
    806509412744
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail108,851 miles (+12,836)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    869408194386
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass96,015 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    429216505628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,510 miles (+8,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    673118534310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Starting to wear on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Starting to wear on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,912 miles (+15,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    807283822002
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,892 miles (+11,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    575728388865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,072 miles (+12,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    682046319728
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

  13. Pass45,429 miles (+15,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    563619596073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass29,801 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,801 miles
    Test number
    645687851561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    426199085086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,466 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    527639185020
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about K23 MDR

Does K23 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 MDR is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 MDR?
The MOT on K23 MDR is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 MDR done?
K23 MDR was recorded at 124,896 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,367 miles a year.
Has K23 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 MDR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K23 MDR 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 MDR find?
K23 MDR passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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