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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,896 cc

L23 URRMOT history

L23 URR is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L23 URR white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,268 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 URR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 URR was last recorded at 156,268 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2008: 110,621 miles, lower than 116,061 miles on 18 Aug 2008.
  • 8 Jun 2018: 128,167 miles, lower than 140,958 miles on 19 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,291 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,268 miles
  • 2025 – 155,291 miles
  • 2024 – 154,377 miles
  • 2022 – 153,164 miles
  • 2021 – 151,387 miles
  • 2020 – 148,484 miles
  • 2019 – 139,727 miles
  • 2018 – 128,167 miles
  • 2017 – 140,958 miles
  • 2012 – 135,166 miles
  • 2011 – 130,352 miles
  • 2010 – 124,111 miles
  • 2009 – 117,536 miles
  • 2008 – 110,621 miles
  • 2007 – 101,514 miles
  • 2006 – 91,364 miles
  • 2005 – 83,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,268 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,268 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,268 miles
    Test number
    711043901488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,291 miles (+914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,291 miles
    Test number
    350063875346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,377 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,377 miles
    Test number
    232154074000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,164 miles (+1,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,164 miles
    Test number
    284826790767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers seat to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,387 miles
    Test number
    336433265049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspen mount in boot corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills and jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat belts fitted
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted

  6. Fail151,387 miles (+2,903)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,387 miles
    Test number
    170699479341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip/sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspen mount in boot corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills and jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat belts fitted
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted

  7. Pass148,484 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,484 miles
    Test number
    377651181676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,389 miles (+8,662)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,389 miles
    Test number
    766836667717
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass139,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    251076134014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear welded diff

  10. Fail139,727 miles (+11,560)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    822951412123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear welded diff

  11. Pass128,167 miles (-12,791)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    897671007762
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass140,958 miles (+5,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,958 miles
    Test number
    998180389748
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail135,166 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    189431022297
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass135,166 miles (+4,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    676101322226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass130,352 miles (+6,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    130,352 miles
    Test number
    848199621299
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass124,111 miles (+6,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,111 miles
    Test number
    300370930283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass117,536 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    772928339260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,515 miles (+6,894)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    752562239278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass110,621 miles (-5,440)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,621 miles
    Test number
    323512538206
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre side wall ( no cords showing)
    • NoteNearside & offside front & rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Fail116,061 miles (+14,547)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,061 miles
    Test number
    374181338226
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre side wall ( no cords showing)
    • NoteNearside & offside front & rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear inner side lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  21. Pass101,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,514 miles
    Test number
    281208527216
    • NoteSee previous vt 32

  22. Fail101,514 miles (+10,150)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,514 miles
    Test number
    601178627211
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAir intake hose split
    • NoteFront brake pads 3/4 worn
    • NotePlay in offside & nearside rear top wishbone outer ball joints

  23. Pass91,364 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    682046536213
    • NoteNearside & offside front anti roll bar link bushes starting to separate
    • NoteNearside & offside front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

  24. Fail91,364 miles (+8,124)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    690316426229
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffsude & nearside front brake hoses starting to perish

  25. Pass83,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    83,240 miles
    Test number
    454123025240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Fail83,240 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,240 miles
    Test number
    962173125219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about L23 URR

Does L23 URR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 URR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 URR?
The MOT on L23 URR is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 URR done?
L23 URR was recorded at 156,268 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has L23 URR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 URR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 URR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 URR find?
L23 URR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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