BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L23 RLEMOT history
L23 RLE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 107,706 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 RLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 RLE was last recorded at 107,706 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,547 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 159 miles
- Average per year
- 6,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,706 miles
- 2024 – 100,004 miles
- 2023 – 97,008 miles
- 2022 – 91,666 miles
- 2021 – 85,273 miles
- 2020 – 73,664 miles
- 2019 – 60,266 miles
- 2018 – 58,117 miles
- 2017 – 53,368 miles
- 2016 – 45,609 miles
- 2015 – 38,663 miles
- 2014 – 32,906 miles
- 2013 – 26,042 miles
- 2012 – 18,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint leaking grease and slightly insecure (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,706 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 107,706 miles
- Test number
- 873673908739
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint leaking grease and slightly insecure (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,706 miles (+159)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,706 miles
- Test number
- 330231624343
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint leaking grease and slightly insecure (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,547 miles (+7,543)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,547 miles
- Test number
- 250218474218
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Pass100,004 miles (+2,996)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 682413060729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,008 miles (+5,342)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,008 miles
- Test number
- 844390419567
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,666 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,666 miles
- Test number
- 831373315266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,666 miles (+6,393)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,666 miles
- Test number
- 909716739687
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,273 miles (+11,609)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 85,273 miles
- Test number
- 288827225842
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,664 miles (+13,398)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,664 miles
- Test number
- 236747933608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,266 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,266 miles
- Test number
- 973325550207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,117 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 58,117 miles
- Test number
- 658216471413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,368 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,368 miles
- Test number
- 326969838563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,361 miles (+7,752)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,361 miles
- Test number
- 203039232800
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass45,609 miles (+6,946)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 45,609 miles
- Test number
- 367700739776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,663 miles (+5,757)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,663 miles
- Test number
- 508733867779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,906 miles (+6,864)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,906 miles
- Test number
- 816808964282
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,042 miles (+7,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 26,042 miles
- Test number
- 317705153246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 18,952 miles
- Test number
- 727489362253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 RLE
- Does L23 RLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 RLE expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 RLE?
- The MOT on L23 RLE expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 RLE done?
- L23 RLE was recorded at 107,706 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 6,889 miles a year.
- Has L23 RLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 RLE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 RLE 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 RLE find?
- L23 RLE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint leaking grease and slightly insecure; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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