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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L23 WSCMOT history

L23 WSC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L23 WSC grey 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,748 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 WSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 WSC was last recorded at 77,748 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2018: 35,455 miles, lower than 41,650 miles on 23 Jun 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
77,743 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,748 miles
  • 2025 – 75,376 miles
  • 2024 – 73,274 miles
  • 2023 – 71,765 miles
  • 2022 – 63,329 miles
  • 2021 – 56,025 miles
  • 2020 – 50,850 miles
  • 2019 – 45,836 miles
  • 2018 – 35,455 miles
  • 2017 – 41,650 miles
  • 2016 – 16,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,748 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,748 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    515919333487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail77,743 miles (+2,367)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    707488426479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,376 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    313052312350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre feathering on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre feathering on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    258313435385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail73,274 miles (+1,509)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    530507948236
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,765 miles (+8,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    386188540865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,329 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,329 miles
    Test number
    122794314971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,025 miles (+5,175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    993338440021
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,850 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    945018611645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,836 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    227459213993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,828 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,828 miles
    Test number
    928467675675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,579 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,579 km
    Test number
    768230587037
    • AdvisoryOn the last mot the mileage was incorrect. It should have been entered in kilometers

  13. Pass35,455 miles (-6,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    833444583846
    • 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))

  14. Pass41,650 miles (+24,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    398078750126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,811 miles
    Test number
    660007390915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 WSC

Does L23 WSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 WSC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 WSC?
The MOT on L23 WSC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 WSC done?
L23 WSC was recorded at 77,748 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,334 miles a year.
Has L23 WSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 WSC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 WSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 WSC find?
L23 WSC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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