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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,000 cc

K23 MSWMOT history

K23 MSW is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

K23 MSW black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,032 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 MSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 MSW was last recorded at 135,032 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,716 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,316 miles
Average per year
9,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,032 miles
  • 2024 – 128,716 miles
  • 2023 – 118,898 miles
  • 2022 – 111,772 miles
  • 2021 – 102,354 miles
  • 2020 – 92,764 miles
  • 2019 – 84,349 miles
  • 2018 – 73,823 miles
  • 2017 – 64,158 miles
  • 2016 – 52,142 miles
  • 2015 – 40,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,032 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 disc worn, but not excessively both worn badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,032 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    834161540886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,716 miles (+9,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    249947342624
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have slight movement
  3. Pass118,898 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    260697524515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail118,896 miles (+7,124)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,896 miles
    Test number
    135025048886
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    335851032138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail111,770 miles (+9,416)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,770 miles
    Test number
    789851093697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,354 miles (+9,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    138881335473
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass92,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    213573093029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail92,764 miles (+8,415)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    187734203629
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass84,349 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    752539180444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,823 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    695700481330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass64,158 miles (+12,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    930981629548
    • 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)
  13. Pass52,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    289431018932
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre on legal limit recommend replacement soon.
  14. Fail52,142 miles (+12,137)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    714089723959
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre on legal limit recommend replacement soon.
  15. Pass40,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    701346357763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 MSW

Does K23 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 MSW is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K23 MSW?
The MOT on K23 MSW is valid until 20 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 MSW done?
K23 MSW was recorded at 135,032 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,253 miles a year.
Has K23 MSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 MSW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K23 MSW 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 MSW find?
K23 MSW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded.

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