BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L23 DOGMOT history

L23 DOG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

L23 DOG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,778 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,542 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L23 DOG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DOG was last recorded at 113,778 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 6,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,068 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,710 miles
Average per year
8,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,778 miles
  • 2025 – 107,068 miles
  • 2024 – 100,473 miles
  • 2023 – 92,705 miles
  • 2022 – 84,086 miles
  • 2021 – 74,568 miles
  • 2020 – 65,467 miles
  • 2019 – 58,759 miles
  • 2018 – 50,599 miles
  • 2017 – 39,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,778 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,778 miles
    Test number
    422098856471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass107,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    987771308163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,068 miles (+6,595)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    738607076996
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass100,473 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,473 miles
    Test number
    663149231643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,705 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    806429432338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,086 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    167132953241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,568 miles (+9,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    550013625841
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,467 miles (+6,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    365571019502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,759 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    58,759 miles
    Test number
    838363199125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,599 miles
    Test number
    434747900611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,599 miles (+11,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,599 miles
    Test number
    786975186407
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 yr19 .Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass39,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    208948339778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,429 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    650036835970
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L23 DOG

Does L23 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DOG is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DOG?
The MOT on L23 DOG is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DOG done?
L23 DOG was recorded at 113,778 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
Has L23 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DOG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 DOG 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 DOG find?
L23 DOG passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Browse all L23D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.