BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L23 RFNMOT history
L23 RFN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 156,279 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 16,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 RFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 8 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 RFN was last recorded at 156,279 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,667 miles · 10 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 612 miles
- Average per year
- 16,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,279 miles
- 2025 – 133,881 miles
- 2024 – 114,876 miles
- 2023 – 92,013 miles
- 2022 – 74,486 miles
- 2021 – 58,245 miles
- 2020 – 38,268 miles
- 2019 – 27,037 miles
- 2018 – 16,271 miles
- 2017 – 13,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,279 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm approx (255 40 18 99w xl rft)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,279 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 156,279 miles
- Test number
- 178052587841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,667 miles (+21,786)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,667 miles
- Test number
- 459625381979
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror led indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre stepping on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre stepping on inner edge
Pass133,881 miles (+471)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 133,881 miles
- Test number
- 222955900057
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Fail133,410 miles (+18,534)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,410 miles
- Test number
- 447433248937
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,876 miles (+22,863)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,876 miles
- Test number
- 884699919276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,013 miles (+17,527)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,013 miles
- Test number
- 717429487157
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45R18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM 255/40R18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45R18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM 255/40R18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,486 miles (+16,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,486 miles
- Test number
- 832803566957
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass58,245 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 58,245 miles
- Test number
- 488255161981
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm approx (255 40 18 99w xl rft) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring view
Fail58,245 miles (+19,977)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,245 miles
- Test number
- 818798703007
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both below 1.6mm and wearing smooth on both edges (225 45 18 95y rft) (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront front wipers smear (areo)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm approx (255 40 18 99w xl rft) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring view
Pass38,268 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 38,268 miles
- Test number
- 552419802635
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail38,264 miles (+11,227)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,264 miles
- Test number
- 611703398480
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass27,037 miles (+10,766)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 27,037 miles
- Test number
- 675691658298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,271 miles (+2,416)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 16,271 miles
- Test number
- 675490415113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,855 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 13,855 miles
- Test number
- 394731636811
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L23 RFN
- Does L23 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RFN is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 RFN?
- The MOT on L23 RFN is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 RFN done?
- L23 RFN was recorded at 156,279 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 16,369 miles a year.
- Has L23 RFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 RFN has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 RFN 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 RFN find?
- L23 RFN passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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