BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,494 cc
L23 RWDMOT history
L23 RWD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 193,352 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 RWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 RWD was last recorded at 193,352 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Oct 2006: 66,711 miles, lower than 655,575 miles on 28 Oct 2005.
- 17 Oct 2008: 74,586 miles, lower than 159,634 miles on 15 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 193,340 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 6,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,352 miles
- 2025 – 191,254 miles
- 2024 – 186,673 miles
- 2023 – 182,998 miles
- 2022 – 179,316 miles
- 2021 – 176,151 miles
- 2020 – 172,804 miles
- 2019 – 162,616 miles
- 2017 – 147,819 miles
- 2016 – 138,898 miles
- 2015 – 131,370 miles
- 2014 – 123,278 miles
- 2013 – 115,299 miles
- 2012 – 107,299 miles
- 2011 – 100,245 miles
- 2010 – 92,271 miles
- 2009 – 84,872 miles
- 2008 – 74,586 miles
- 2007 – 68,292 miles
- 2006 – 66,711 miles
- 2005 – 655,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,352 miles
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFuel cap sill starting to perishRecorded 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2010
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,352 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 193,352 miles
- Test number
- 413407817630
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sill starting to perish
Fail193,340 miles (+2,086)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,340 miles
- Test number
- 441488017694
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sill starting to perish
Pass191,254 miles (+4,581)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 191,254 miles
- Test number
- 735745590801
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,673 miles (+3,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 186,673 miles
- Test number
- 911516953695
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass182,998 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 182,998 miles
- Test number
- 186769722732
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass179,316 miles (+3,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 179,316 miles
- Test number
- 231758178611
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass176,151 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 176,151 miles
- Test number
- 138192625793
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail176,149 miles (+3,345)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,149 miles
- Test number
- 869078230423
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass172,804 miles (+10,188)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 172,804 miles
- Test number
- 739989451506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,616 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 162,616 miles
- Test number
- 328238299330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail162,616 miles (+14,797)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,616 miles
- Test number
- 532437400701
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,819 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 147,819 miles
- Test number
- 508975597788
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail147,819 miles (+8,921)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,819 miles
- Test number
- 343762831270
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,898 miles (+7,528)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 138,898 miles
- Test number
- 756286438919
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,370 miles (+8,092)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 131,370 miles
- Test number
- 676986596512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,278 miles (+7,979)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 123,278 miles
- Test number
- 297526184288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,299 miles (+8,000)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 115,299 miles
- Test number
- 529471703329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,299 miles (+7,054)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 107,299 miles
- Test number
- 906983892266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,245 miles (+7,974)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 100,245 miles
- Test number
- 877593791239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 92,271 miles
- Test number
- 914589890263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,271 miles (+7,399)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,271 miles
- Test number
- 864709790248
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass84,872 miles (+10,286)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 84,872 miles
- Test number
- 581686099260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 74,586 miles
- Test number
- 750411798262
- 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)
Fail74,586 miles (-85,048)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,586 miles
- Test number
- 100881698212
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass159,634 miles (+91,342)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 159,634 miles
- Test number
- 663827698180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,292 miles (+1,581)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 68,292 miles
- Test number
- 653759397257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,711 miles (-588,864)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 66,711 miles
- Test number
- 251684606338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass655,575 miles (+590,007)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 655,575 miles
- Test number
- 603311405362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,568 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,568 miles
- Test number
- 300749395240
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L23 RWD
- Does L23 RWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RWD is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 RWD?
- The MOT on L23 RWD is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 RWD done?
- L23 RWD was recorded at 193,352 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,312 miles a year.
- Has L23 RWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 RWD has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 RWD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 RWD find?
- L23 RWD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; fuel cap sill starting to perish.
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