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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L23 MPYMOT history

L23 MPY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 124,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L23 MPY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,646 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MPY was last recorded at 124,646 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,646 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,646 miles
  • 2025 – 117,415 miles
  • 2024 – 115,586 miles
  • 2023 – 111,245 miles
  • 2022 – 98,286 miles
  • 2021 – 84,685 miles
  • 2020 – 72,210 miles
  • 2019 – 57,316 miles
  • 2018 – 56,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,646 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,646 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,646 miles
    Test number
    774044162438
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail124,646 miles (+7,231)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,646 miles
    Test number
    649894686491
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  3. Pass117,415 miles (+1,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    980231524149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass115,586 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,586 miles
    Test number
    446700467400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,245 miles (+12,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    637826252182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,286 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,286 miles
    Test number
    631745917791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,369 miles (+12,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    224867599534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers and sill covers fitted
  8. Pass84,685 miles (+12,475)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,685 miles
    Test number
    790809438796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,210 miles (+14,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    752033769613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,316 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    353713828354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    694451835483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MPY

Does L23 MPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MPY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MPY?
The MOT on L23 MPY is valid until 4 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 MPY done?
L23 MPY was recorded at 124,646 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
Has L23 MPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MPY has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 MPY 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 MPY find?
L23 MPY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost.

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