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BMW 3 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L23 VVBMOT history

L23 VVB is a brown diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L23 VVB brown 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,293 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 VVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 VVB was last recorded at 107,293 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,777 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,516 miles
Average per year
7,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,293 miles
  • 2024 – 102,777 miles
  • 2023 – 97,712 miles
  • 2022 – 83,339 miles
  • 2021 – 81,880 miles
  • 2020 – 76,648 miles
  • 2019 – 71,425 miles
  • 2018 – 59,573 miles
  • 2017 – 45,078 miles
  • 2016 – 37,011 miles
  • 2015 – 24,686 miles
  • 2014 – 14,015 miles
  • 2013 – 5,785 miles
  • 2012 – 3,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    232015974160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail107,293 miles (+4,516)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    483494588267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,777 miles (+5,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    316205222005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,712 miles
    Test number
    852263510974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,712 miles (+14,373)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,712 miles
    Test number
    115873297829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass83,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    484139566923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,339 miles (+6,459)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    542928616881
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet lock not working (3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,880 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    241629437196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,648 miles
    Test number
    253109080925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail76,648 miles (+5,223)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,648 miles
    Test number
    925817832726
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,425 miles (+11,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    714790764696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,573 miles (+14,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    254960564199
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  13. Pass45,078 miles (+8,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,078 miles
    Test number
    131711451558
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  14. Pass37,011 miles (+12,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,011 miles
    Test number
    978254004841
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too clean to record on DSM
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a nail in outer edge.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass24,686 miles (+10,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,686 miles
    Test number
    763288737746
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  16. Pass14,015 miles (+8,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    465782164225
    • NoteEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  17. Pass5,785 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    5,785 miles
    Test number
    488083353242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    3,643 miles
    Test number
    208396252201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 VVB

Does L23 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 VVB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 VVB?
The MOT on L23 VVB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 VVB done?
L23 VVB was recorded at 107,293 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,848 miles a year.
Has L23 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 VVB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 VVB 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 VVB find?
L23 VVB passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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