BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L23 VKYMOT history
L23 VKY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 178,426 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 VKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 VKY was last recorded at 178,426 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 9,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,931 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,495 miles
- Average per year
- 9,879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,426 miles
- 2025 – 168,931 miles
- 2024 – 160,129 miles
- 2023 – 145,313 miles
- 2022 – 133,494 miles
- 2021 – 120,948 miles
- 2020 – 115,004 miles
- 2019 – 107,837 miles
- 2018 – 97,503 miles
- 2017 – 87,001 miles
- 2016 – 75,809 miles
- 2015 – 66,062 miles
- 2014 – 56,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,426 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 178,426 miles
- Test number
- 431804536235
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,426 miles (+9,495)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,426 miles
- Test number
- 843679315721
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,931 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 168,931 miles
- Test number
- 987932239059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
Fail168,931 miles (+8,802)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,931 miles
- Test number
- 112447193301
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
Pass160,129 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 160,129 miles
- Test number
- 793168133102
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,129 miles (+14,816)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,129 miles
- Test number
- 874611570939
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,313 miles (+11,819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 145,313 miles
- Test number
- 451130253886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,494 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 133,494 miles
- Test number
- 106653988170
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail133,493 miles (+12,545)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,493 miles
- Test number
- 114273610328
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre And worn close to cords on inner edge
Pass120,948 miles (+5,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 120,948 miles
- Test number
- 665289202837
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,004 miles (+7,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 115,004 miles
- Test number
- 127766367595
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass107,837 miles (+10,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,837 miles
- Test number
- 539944762610
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,503 miles (+10,502)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,503 miles
- Test number
- 885682156814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,001 miles (+11,192)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,001 miles
- Test number
- 112013284871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,809 miles (+9,747)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 75,809 miles
- Test number
- 785529161066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,062 miles (+9,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,062 miles
- Test number
- 776002185004
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,662 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,662 miles
- Test number
- 269601494032
- NoteEmissions too low to take a reading
Questions about L23 VKY
- Does L23 VKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 VKY is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 VKY?
- The MOT on L23 VKY is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 VKY done?
- L23 VKY was recorded at 178,426 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,879 miles a year.
- Has L23 VKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 VKY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 VKY 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 VKY find?
- L23 VKY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; oil leak, but not excessive.
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