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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

N23 OTSMOT history

N23 OTS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 129,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

N23 OTS silver 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,952 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N23 OTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N23 OTS was last recorded at 129,952 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 14,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,777 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,175 miles
Average per year
14,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,952 miles
  • 2024 – 115,777 miles
  • 2023 – 100,439 miles
  • 2022 – 86,282 miles
  • 2021 – 68,649 miles
  • 2020 – 49,044 miles
  • 2019 – 29,842 miles
  • 2018 – 17,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,952 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.

  • Offside Front Fog light lens slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,952 miles (+14,175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    658260977303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,777 miles (+15,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    831697831154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass100,439 miles (+14,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,439 miles
    Test number
    106185989009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,282 miles (+17,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    874747051685
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose fla flaexi exi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass68,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,649 miles
    Test number
    736915367911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail68,638 miles (+19,594)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    150159281048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,044 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    494219390120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail49,005 miles (+19,163)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    794479595135
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass29,842 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    512361824550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    17,846 miles
    Test number
    729980158788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N23 OTS

Does N23 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N23 OTS is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N23 OTS?
The MOT on N23 OTS is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N23 OTS done?
N23 OTS was recorded at 129,952 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 14,890 miles a year.
Has N23 OTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N23 OTS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on N23 OTS 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 N23 OTS find?
N23 OTS passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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