
BMW 1 Series
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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
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
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
Pass59,763 miles (+12,312)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 59,763 miles
- Test number
- 276644376182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,451 miles (+5,643)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 47,451 miles
- Test number
- 664917949678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 41,808 miles
- Test number
- 481436156202
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass37,091 miles (+4,224)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 37,091 miles
- Test number
- 511631187870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,867 miles (+4,881)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 32,867 miles
- Test number
- 850948119191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,986 miles (+3,497)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 27,986 miles
- Test number
- 596738971388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,489 miles (+4,958)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 24,489 miles
- Test number
- 875019751485
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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