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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.

L23 XXO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass153,756 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass136,537 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,537 miles
    Test number
    741227038709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass123,502 miles (+9,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    499325425643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass101,672 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,672 miles
    Test number
    102002037098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass86,441 miles (+8,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    528386124162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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