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BMW 220

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L23 DBMMOT history

L23 DBM is a grey diesel BMW 220 first used on 28 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 249,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
249,026 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
22,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
220
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DBM was last recorded at 249,026 miles on 19 May 2026, 19,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,502 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
19,524 miles
Average per year
22,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,026 miles
  • 2025 – 229,502 miles
  • 2024 – 210,504 miles
  • 2023 – 187,793 miles
  • 2022 – 171,174 miles
  • 2021 – 147,246 miles
  • 2020 – 123,934 miles
  • 2019 – 92,706 miles
  • 2018 – 66,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,026 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,026 miles (+19,524)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    249,026 miles
    Test number
    921436191031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,502 miles (+18,998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    229,502 miles
    Test number
    416192256578
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch faulty, lubricated all ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays etc restricting inspection
  3. Pass210,504 miles (+22,711)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    210,504 miles
    Test number
    565116895488
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass187,793 miles (+16,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    187,793 miles
    Test number
    766368310037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass171,174 miles (+23,928)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    171,174 miles
    Test number
    929812736573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,246 miles (+23,312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,246 miles
    Test number
    516108593105
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass123,934 miles (+31,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,934 miles
    Test number
    839018625031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    691362843077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear side light on tailgate partly in op
  9. Fail92,706 miles (+25,793)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    668926778241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear side light on tailgate partly in op
  10. Pass66,913 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,913 miles
    Test number
    217030416525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,382 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,382 miles
    Test number
    372020222585
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L23 DBM

Does L23 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DBM is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DBM?
The MOT on L23 DBM is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DBM done?
L23 DBM was recorded at 249,026 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 22,831 miles a year.
Has L23 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DBM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 DBM 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 DBM find?
L23 DBM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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