BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L23 RKBMOT history
L23 RKB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 83,747 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 RKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 RKB was last recorded at 83,747 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 13,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 70,560 miles · 24 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,187 miles
- Average per year
- 6,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,747 miles
- 2024 – 70,560 miles
- 2023 – 65,552 miles
- 2022 – 53,431 miles
- 2021 – 41,756 miles
- 2020 – 40,446 miles
- 2019 – 38,548 miles
- 2018 – 33,894 miles
- 2017 – 28,549 miles
- 2016 – 24,688 miles
- 2015 – 12,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,747 miles (+13,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 83,747 miles
- Test number
- 923202788171
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass70,560 miles (+5,008)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 70,560 miles
- Test number
- 511621728898
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,552 miles (+12,121)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 65,552 miles
- Test number
- 399107645509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,431 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 53,431 miles
- Test number
- 591105758441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,428 miles (+11,672)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,428 miles
- Test number
- 848811191966
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass41,756 miles (+1,310)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 41,756 miles
- Test number
- 685990238831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,446 miles (+1,898)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 40,446 miles
- Test number
- 575002206337
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,548 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,548 miles
- Test number
- 790008032261
- AdvisoryDeep cut in n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.
- AdvisoryNails in n/s/r tyre.
Pass33,894 miles (+5,345)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 33,894 miles
- Test number
- 354351831269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,549 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 28,549 miles
- Test number
- 370963438898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,688 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 24,688 miles
- Test number
- 592203784565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 18,933 miles
- Test number
- 959712780079
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges.
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear.
Fail18,932 miles (+34)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,932 miles
- Test number
- 259062796855
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail18,898 miles (+6,728)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,898 miles
- Test number
- 837879167567
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass12,170 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 12,170 miles
- Test number
- 308754715091
- NoteX2 front tyres got slight damage to side walls
Questions about L23 RKB
- Does L23 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RKB is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 RKB?
- The MOT on L23 RKB is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 RKB done?
- L23 RKB was recorded at 83,747 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,460 miles a year.
- Has L23 RKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 RKB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on L23 RKB 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 RKB find?
- L23 RKB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.
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