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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,926 cc

K23 VAUMOT history

K23 VAU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

K23 VAU 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,207 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 VAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 VAU was last recorded at 168,207 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,193 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,014 miles
Average per year
9,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,207 miles
  • 2025 – 162,193 miles
  • 2024 – 154,406 miles
  • 2023 – 152,370 miles
  • 2022 – 141,594 miles
  • 2021 – 131,219 miles
  • 2020 – 119,685 miles
  • 2019 – 109,368 miles
  • 2018 – 103,480 miles
  • 2017 – 91,365 miles
  • 2016 – 81,215 miles
  • 2015 – 70,016 miles
  • 2014 – 58,686 miles
  • 2013 – 49,232 miles
  • 2012 – 38,545 miles
  • 2011 – 29,633 miles
  • 2010 – 22,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,207 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,207 miles (+6,014)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,207 miles
    Test number
    136614563263
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,193 miles (+7,787)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,193 miles
    Test number
    324551961163
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,406 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    928770551523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,370 miles (+127)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,370 miles
    Test number
    746880359624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Fail152,243 miles (+10,649)1 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    770265171767
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Pass141,594 miles (+10,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,594 miles
    Test number
    625504573296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,219 miles (+11,534)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,219 miles
    Test number
    987997914254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,685 miles (+10,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,685 miles
    Test number
    702573511786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass109,368 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    277088569039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,330 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    653875271662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    279231502177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,480 miles (+12,115)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    292474410577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,365 miles
    Test number
    638346496427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,364 miles (+10,149)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    651201156157
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r inner (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    155007947424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,215 miles (+11,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    769824242965
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass70,016 miles (+11,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    372899760463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,686 miles (+9,454)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    496926174228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,232 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    278649863278
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass49,232 miles (+10,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    386829563435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,545 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,545 miles
    Test number
    339497752418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,633 miles (+7,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,633 miles
    Test number
    667321451229
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass22,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    421466450217
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail22,431 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    952236250215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K23 VAU

Does K23 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 VAU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 VAU?
The MOT on K23 VAU is valid until 28 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 VAU done?
K23 VAU was recorded at 168,207 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,434 miles a year.
Has K23 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 VAU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K23 VAU 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 VAU find?
K23 VAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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