
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 2,171 cc
L23 XXOMOT history
L23 XXO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 153,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 153,756 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 XXO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 XXO was last recorded at 153,756 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 11,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,054 miles · 25 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,702 miles
- Average per year
- 7,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 153,756 miles
- 2022 – 142,054 miles
- 2021 – 136,537 miles
- 2020 – 129,860 miles
- 2019 – 123,502 miles
- 2018 – 114,468 miles
- 2017 – 101,672 miles
- 2016 – 99,072 miles
- 2015 – 90,885 miles
- 2014 – 86,441 miles
- 2012 – 77,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
13 tests since 8 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,756 miles (+11,702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 153,756 miles
- Test number
- 421514198650
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,054 miles (+5,517)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 142,054 miles
- Test number
- 898086715950
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,537 miles (+6,677)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,537 miles
- Test number
- 741227038709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,860 miles (+6,358)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 129,860 miles
- Test number
- 739580228875
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,502 miles (+9,034)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,502 miles
- Test number
- 499325425643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,468 miles (+61)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 114,468 miles
- Test number
- 800627036673
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail114,407 miles (+12,735)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,407 miles
- Test number
- 129392102636
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass101,672 miles (+2,600)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,672 miles
- Test number
- 102002037098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,072 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 99,072 miles
- Test number
- 427964963923
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,072 miles (+8,187)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,072 miles
- Test number
- 880496999169
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,885 miles (+4,444)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 90,885 miles
- Test number
- 116554715188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,441 miles (+8,808)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,441 miles
- Test number
- 528386124162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 77,633 miles
- Test number
- 129633042356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 XXO
- Does L23 XXO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 XXO expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 XXO?
- The MOT on L23 XXO expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 XXO done?
- L23 XXO was recorded at 153,756 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 7,338 miles a year.
- Has L23 XXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 XXO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on L23 XXO 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 XXO find?
- L23 XXO passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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