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White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L23 KTJMOT history

L23 KTJ is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 67,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L23 KTJ white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
67,899 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L23 KTJ was last recorded at 67,899 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,081 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,818 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,899 miles
  • 2025 – 66,081 miles
  • 2023 – 59,763 miles
  • 2021 – 47,451 miles
  • 2020 – 41,808 miles
  • 2019 – 37,091 miles
  • 2018 – 32,867 miles
  • 2017 – 27,986 miles
  • 2016 – 19,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,899 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working n/s o/s both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,899 miles (+1,818)4 major1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,899 miles
    Test number
    818550489154
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working n/s o/s both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  2. Pass66,081 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    967897001728
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder and engine trays fitted
  3. Fail66,081 miles (+6,318)3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    466064969561
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder and engine trays fitted
  4. Pass59,763 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,763 miles
    Test number
    276644376182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,451 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    664917949678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    481436156202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,808 miles (+4,717)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    294524101206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass37,091 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    511631187870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,867 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,867 miles
    Test number
    850948119191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,986 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,986 miles
    Test number
    596738971388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,489 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    875019751485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,531 miles
    Test number
    575191298180
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge requires attention
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn odge

Questions about L23 KTJ

Does L23 KTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 KTJ expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 KTJ?
The MOT on L23 KTJ expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 KTJ done?
L23 KTJ was recorded at 67,899 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has L23 KTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KTJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 KTJ 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 KTJ find?
L23 KTJ failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 11 more.

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