BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc
L23 RSDMOT history
L23 RSD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,125 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 149,125 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,270 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 RSD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 27 Feb 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 RSD was last recorded at 149,125 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,117 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 11,270 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,125 miles
- 2025 – 139,001 miles
- 2024 – 129,479 miles
- 2023 – 120,003 miles
- 2022 – 105,502 miles
- 2021 – 92,742 miles
- 2019 – 80,017 miles
- 2018 – 55,820 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,125 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front fog light missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,125 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 149,125 miles
- Test number
- 979940440280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,117 miles (+10,116)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,117 miles
- Test number
- 645162063386
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,001 miles (+9,522)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 139,001 miles
- Test number
- 438518181696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,479 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 129,479 miles
- Test number
- 961246480220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,475 miles (+9,472)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,475 miles
- Test number
- 633561781530
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass120,003 miles (+14,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 120,003 miles
- Test number
- 785094861105
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,502 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 105,502 miles
- Test number
- 244144871759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,502 miles (+12,760)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,502 miles
- Test number
- 836812749983
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,742 miles (+12,725)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 92,742 miles
- Test number
- 280567173702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,017 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,017 miles
- Test number
- 397447137465
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel damaged!
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail80,017 miles (+24,197)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,017 miles
- Test number
- 614244307182
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & scrubbed!! pos tracking!225/45r18v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r18v (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre ! (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel damaged!
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass55,820 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,820 miles
- Test number
- 863512272338
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTPMS warning light on.
Fail55,819 miles6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,819 miles
- Test number
- 218768769806
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper damage. (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTPMS warning light on.
Questions about L23 RSD
- Does L23 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RSD is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 RSD?
- The MOT on L23 RSD 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 RSD done?
- L23 RSD was recorded at 149,125 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 11,270 miles a year.
- Has L23 RSD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 RSD has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 RSD 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 RSD find?
- L23 RSD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.
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