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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L23 VLCMOT history

L23 VLC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,265 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 VLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 VLC was last recorded at 100,265 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,747 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,518 miles
Average per year
2,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,265 miles
  • 2024 – 96,747 miles
  • 2023 – 95,189 miles
  • 2022 – 94,490 miles
  • 2021 – 93,935 miles
  • 2020 – 92,656 miles
  • 2019 – 87,767 miles
  • 2018 – 80,407 miles
  • 2017 – 77,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,265 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, 2022–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • O/s front inner arch corroded.o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.o/s and n/s outer arches corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear diff leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,265 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    357875194832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,747 miles (+1,558)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,747 miles
    Test number
    807177650795
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,189 miles (+699)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    752361797537
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer rear arches and inner sills corroded.
  4. Pass94,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    903081236172
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front inner arch corroded.o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.o/s and n/s outer arches corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking.
  5. Fail94,490 miles (+555)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    424233729183
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front inner arch corroded.o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.o/s and n/s outer arches corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking.
  6. Pass93,935 miles (+1,279)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    503923057336
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wing corroded by headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat wont tilt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass92,656 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    938532160571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches rusty, both sides
  8. Fail92,652 miles (+4,885)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,652 miles
    Test number
    397999514945
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches rusty, both sides
  9. Pass87,767 miles (+7,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    107566556906
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat wont tilt
  10. Pass80,407 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    812344200433
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass77,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    416089385936
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bump stops have dropped
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSR shock absorber bump stop has dropped
    • AdvisoryNSR wheel arch corroded
  12. Fail77,001 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    428396748290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bump stops have dropped
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSR shock absorber bump stop has dropped
    • AdvisoryNSR wheel arch corroded

Questions about L23 VLC

Does L23 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 VLC expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 VLC?
The MOT on L23 VLC expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 VLC done?
L23 VLC was recorded at 100,265 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 2,871 miles a year.
Has L23 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 VLC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 VLC 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 VLC find?
L23 VLC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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