BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc
L23 URDMOT history
L23 URD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 105,543 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 URD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 URD was last recorded at 105,543 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,812 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,731 miles
- Average per year
- 5,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,543 miles
- 2025 – 102,812 miles
- 2024 – 99,600 miles
- 2023 – 95,894 miles
- 2022 – 91,781 miles
- 2020 – 86,574 miles
- 2019 – 84,542 miles
- 2018 – 80,473 miles
- 2017 – 77,387 miles
- 2016 – 72,175 miles
- 2015 – 65,520 miles
- 2014 – 59,434 miles
- 2013 – 45,564 miles
- 2012 – 40,321 miles
- 2011 – 34,757 miles
- 2010 – 30,003 miles
- 2009 – 23,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,543 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,543 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 105,543 miles
- Test number
- 649873291698
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,812 miles (+3,212)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 102,812 miles
- Test number
- 114092875339
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass99,600 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 99,600 miles
- Test number
- 650399569770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail99,592 miles (+3,698)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,592 miles
- Test number
- 948314829019
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass95,894 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,894 miles
- Test number
- 380307523247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,889 miles (+4,108)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,889 miles
- Test number
- 874427685793
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass91,781 miles (+5,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,781 miles
- Test number
- 399247889993
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,574 miles (+2,032)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 86,574 miles
- Test number
- 869673697009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,542 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,542 miles
- Test number
- 215033853756
- AdvisoryFuel cup cracking
Pass80,473 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 80,473 miles
- Test number
- 211113218136
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush daiteratitd (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,380 miles (+2,993)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,380 miles
- Test number
- 124470887175
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,387 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,387 miles
- Test number
- 839028496155
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,175 miles (+6,655)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,175 miles
- Test number
- 498505279959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass65,520 miles (+6,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 65,520 miles
- Test number
- 560811534843
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine oil min
Pass59,434 miles (+13,870)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 59,434 miles
- Test number
- 817024104382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,564 miles (+5,243)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 45,564 miles
- Test number
- 908729613388
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3.0mm)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3/4mm)
Pass40,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 40,321 miles
- Test number
- 208024922333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,321 miles (+5,564)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,321 miles
- Test number
- 765114022350
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
Pass34,757 miles (+4,754)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,757 miles
- Test number
- 349836011324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,003 miles (+6,450)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,003 miles
- Test number
- 483127210439
- NoteSmall chip in front screen outside zone B
Pass23,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,553 miles
- Test number
- 644630439377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 URD
- Does L23 URD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 URD is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 URD?
- The MOT on L23 URD is valid until 12 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 URD done?
- L23 URD was recorded at 105,543 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
- Has L23 URD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 URD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 URD 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 URD find?
- L23 URD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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