BMW 1 Series
White · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc
L23 DDSMOT history
L23 DDS is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 98,928 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 DDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 26 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 DDS was last recorded at 98,928 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 10,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,923 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,005 miles
- Average per year
- 7,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,928 miles
- 2025 – 88,923 miles
- 2024 – 88,905 miles
- 2023 – 78,109 miles
- 2022 – 63,965 miles
- 2021 – 54,430 miles
- 2020 – 44,202 miles
- 2019 – 40,869 miles
- 2018 – 37,872 miles
- 2017 – 34,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,928 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 16 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,928 miles (+10,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 98,928 miles
- Test number
- 830747418352
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass88,923 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 88,923 miles
- Test number
- 277357692589
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail88,913 miles (+8)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 746931046840
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail88,905 miles (+10,796)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,905 miles
- Test number
- 833237545017
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,109 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 78,109 miles
- Test number
- 761755615603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,093 miles (+14,128)4 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,093 miles
- Test number
- 972656712939
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing in windscreen (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,965 miles (+9,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 63,965 miles
- Test number
- 185134654755
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,430 miles (+10,228)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,430 miles
- Test number
- 666944318056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,202 miles (+3,333)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 44,202 miles
- Test number
- 311927702954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,869 miles (+2,997)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 40,869 miles
- Test number
- 700608973819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,872 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 37,872 miles
- Test number
- 609591240651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,725 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 34,725 miles
- Test number
- 275497304797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 31,739 miles
- Test number
- 636827861759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 DDS
- Does L23 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DDS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 DDS?
- The MOT on L23 DDS is valid until 30 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 DDS done?
- L23 DDS was recorded at 98,928 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 7,432 miles a year.
- Has L23 DDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 DDS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 DDS 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 DDS find?
- L23 DDS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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