BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
L23 AMXMOT history
L23 AMX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 158,188 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,839 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 AMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 AMX was last recorded at 158,188 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 158,156 miles · 13 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 3,839 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,188 miles
- 2022 – 158,156 miles
- 2021 – 149,926 miles
- 2020 – 138,486 miles
- 2019 – 113,356 miles
- 2018 – 112,052 miles
- 2015 – 111,707 miles
- 2014 – 96,954 miles
- 2012 – 96,289 miles
- 2009 – 95,885 miles
- 2008 – 94,480 miles
- 2007 – 93,028 miles
- 2006 – 84,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Advisory323i engine fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tires both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses both dont have fixings but are secure and not chafing
- AdvisoryInner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both track rod ends are using the nuts as locking device , normally they would have a tapered washer as well (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust as has been sat for sometime (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and close to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin insecure was shown and also log book shown
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,188 miles1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 158,188 miles
- Test number
- 886814134346
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Advisory323i engine fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tires both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses both dont have fixings but are secure and not chafing
- AdvisoryInner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both track rod ends are using the nuts as locking device , normally they would have a tapered washer as well (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust as has been sat for sometime (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and close to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin insecure was shown and also log book shown
Fail158,188 miles (+32)3 repaired1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,188 miles
- Test number
- 843947553893
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Advisory323i engine fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tires both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses both dont have fixings but are secure and not chafing
- AdvisoryInner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both track rod ends are using the nuts as locking device , normally they would have a tapered washer as well (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust as has been sat for sometime (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and close to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin insecure was shown and also log book shown
Pass158,156 miles (+8,230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 158,156 miles
- Test number
- 225807719511
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,926 miles (+11,440)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 149,926 miles
- Test number
- 309787104432
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass138,486 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 138,486 miles
- Test number
- 526761966569
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail138,486 miles (+25,130)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,486 miles
- Test number
- 568186975179
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass113,356 miles (+1,304)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,356 miles
- Test number
- 935374448937
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,052 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,052 miles
- Test number
- 936360637258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,052 miles (+345)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,052 miles
- Test number
- 643358179219
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,707 miles (+14,753)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 111,707 miles
- Test number
- 410386561712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,954 miles (+665)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 96,954 miles
- Test number
- 177121704196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,289 miles (+404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 96,289 miles
- Test number
- 896666282128
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass95,885 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 95,885 miles
- Test number
- 250043309253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,480 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 94,480 miles
- Test number
- 713706698188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,028 miles (+8,057)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 93,028 miles
- Test number
- 561728477142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 84,971 miles
- Test number
- 800396256144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 AMX
- Does L23 AMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 AMX expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 AMX?
- The MOT on L23 AMX expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 AMX done?
- L23 AMX was recorded at 158,188 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 3,839 miles a year.
- Has L23 AMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 AMX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 AMX 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 L23 AMX find?
- L23 AMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; 323i engine fitted; exhaust noisy, and 15 more.
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