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BMW 435

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc

L23 BLHMOT history

L23 BLH is a black petrol BMW 435 first used on 19 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 155,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L23 BLH black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,051 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BLH was last recorded at 155,051 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,051 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,051 miles
  • 2025 – 151,432 miles
  • 2024 – 143,541 miles
  • 2023 – 134,488 miles
  • 2022 – 128,064 miles
  • 2021 – 122,626 miles
  • 2019 – 115,955 miles
  • 2018 – 97,060 miles
  • 2017 – 61,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,051 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 Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,051 miles
    Test number
    965610585575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,051 miles (+3,619)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,051 miles
    Test number
    824530328999
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split but not cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splitting inner sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass151,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,432 miles
    Test number
    688118265346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,432 miles (+7,891)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,432 miles
    Test number
    940926830588
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass143,541 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,541 miles
    Test number
    956328458091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,488 miles
    Test number
    978629759336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,488 miles (+6,424)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,488 miles
    Test number
    889938311451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass128,064 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,064 miles
    Test number
    887966458740
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Fail128,063 miles (+5,437)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,063 miles
    Test number
    476734796359
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass122,626 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,626 miles
    Test number
    791195833927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    602094200139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,955 miles (+18,895)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    419063254435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass97,060 miles (+35,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    418751134011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    599684833210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BLH

Does L23 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BLH is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BLH?
The MOT on L23 BLH is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BLH done?
L23 BLH was recorded at 155,051 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 10,809 miles a year.
Has L23 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BLH has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BLH 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 BLH find?
L23 BLH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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