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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

L23 BBOMOT history

L23 BBO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

L23 BBO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,987 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BBO was last recorded at 81,987 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 1,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,011 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,976 miles
Average per year
2,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,987 miles
  • 2024 – 80,011 miles
  • 2023 – 74,864 miles
  • 2022 – 70,356 miles
  • 2021 – 67,119 miles
  • 2020 – 65,850 miles
  • 2016 – 65,012 miles
  • 2015 – 64,312 miles
  • 2014 – 59,650 miles
  • 2013 – 55,305 miles
  • 2012 – 54,550 miles
  • 2011 – 51,886 miles
  • 2010 – 44,672 miles
  • 2009 – 35,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,987 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,987 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    266745546894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,011 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    399172239650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,864 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    495261431759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,356 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    228742737372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,119 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,119 miles
    Test number
    368558131763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,850 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    297019099343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,756 miles (+744)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    680986926804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    584898939245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,012 miles (+700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    220094528305
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass64,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    187183875033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,312 miles (+4,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    458353675011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Fail59,650 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    715278454007
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass59,650 miles (+4,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    875018254093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass55,305 miles (+755)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    288993453050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSome deterioration in both rear tyres

  15. Fail54,550 miles (+2,664)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,550 miles
    Test number
    988780472290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome wear/play in both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

  16. Pass51,886 miles (+7,214)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    178904731316
    • NoteBoth wiper blades ripped
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass44,672 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    801160170220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,616 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    224521060017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,749 miles
    Test number
    932077159032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BBO

Does L23 BBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BBO is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 BBO?
The MOT on L23 BBO is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BBO done?
L23 BBO was recorded at 81,987 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,772 miles a year.
Has L23 BBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BBO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L23 BBO 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 BBO find?
L23 BBO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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