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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L23 LGDMOT history

L23 LGD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L23 LGD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,371 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LGD was last recorded at 161,371 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2012: 60,340 miles, lower than 603,040 miles on 12 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,162 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,209 miles
Average per year
7,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,371 miles
  • 2025 – 154,162 miles
  • 2024 – 149,529 miles
  • 2023 – 145,392 miles
  • 2022 – 137,802 miles
  • 2019 – 127,857 miles
  • 2018 – 124,417 miles
  • 2017 – 113,620 miles
  • 2016 – 103,809 miles
  • 2014 – 83,290 miles
  • 2013 – 66,623 miles
  • 2012 – 60,340 miles
  • 2011 – 45,957 miles
  • 2010 – 34,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,371 miles (+7,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,371 miles
    Test number
    816902683870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass154,162 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,162 miles
    Test number
    350045105122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,529 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,529 miles
    Test number
    698623318046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,392 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,392 miles
    Test number
    768277800926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,802 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,802 miles
    Test number
    759824253542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,857 miles
    Test number
    483802022283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,857 miles (+3,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,857 miles
    Test number
    729074387393
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass124,417 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,417 miles
    Test number
    302672947897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,620 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,620 miles
    Test number
    465747496680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail113,611 miles (+9,802)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,611 miles
    Test number
    348151174398
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass103,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    173610083395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,808 miles (+20,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    934619054223
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  13. Pass83,290 miles (+16,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    308717194187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass66,623 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    136406033493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,340 miles (-542,700)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    107888182115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail603,040 miles (+557,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    603,040 miles
    Test number
    937804662195
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass45,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,957 miles
    Test number
    466256461156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,957 miles (+11,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,957 miles
    Test number
    655486661179
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass34,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,400 miles
    Test number
    231097260181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LGD

Does L23 LGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LGD is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LGD?
The MOT on L23 LGD is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LGD done?
L23 LGD was recorded at 161,371 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,839 miles a year.
Has L23 LGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LGD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 LGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 LGD find?
L23 LGD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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