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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R623 MDKMOT history

R623 MDK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

R623 MDK green 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 Jul 2026
Mileage
133,784 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 MDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 MDK was last recorded at 133,784 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,345 miles · 12 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
4,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 133,784 miles
  • 2020 – 133,345 miles
  • 2019 – 132,618 miles
  • 2018 – 128,947 miles
  • 2017 – 125,430 miles
  • 2016 – 121,603 miles
  • 2014 – 113,216 miles
  • 2013 – 107,670 miles
  • 2012 – 100,860 miles
  • 2011 – 94,832 miles
  • 2010 – 87,076 miles
  • 2009 – 77,996 miles
  • 2008 – 71,297 miles
  • 2007 – 63,974 miles
  • 2006 – 61,950 miles
  • 2005 – 58,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    696730648164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    594150977443
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,784 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,784 miles
    Test number
    482801048584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,345 miles (+727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    640888551706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    629235097236
    • 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))

  6. Fail132,618 miles (+3,671)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    842672037021
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass128,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,947 miles
    Test number
    142546852836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail128,947 miles (+3,517)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,947 miles
    Test number
    837806658045
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass125,430 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    348132745766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail125,416 miles (+3,813)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,416 miles
    Test number
    701414635131
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass121,603 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    362203008929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,556 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    888376430450
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694913270959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak on engine !!!
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjutment only just met requirements !!

  14. Pass113,216 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,216 miles
    Test number
    606336044385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,194 miles (+5,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,194 miles
    Test number
    356829734380
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass107,670 miles (+32)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    408954053491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • NoteRear silencer is corroded

  17. Fail107,638 miles (+6,778)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    448502853368
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • NoteRear silencer is corroded

  18. Pass100,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    179896042343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,860 miles (+6,028)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    235126442371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass94,832 miles (+7,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    589087951370
    • NoteHandbrake due for adjustment

  21. Pass87,076 miles (+9,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    904887450324
    • NoteHandbrake due for adjustment

  22. Pass77,996 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    373627739311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,297 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,297 miles
    Test number
    282614158300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,196 miles (+7,222)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    280365348362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Fail63,974 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    100511157380
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass63,974 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    903491157386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,950 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    174424556394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,938 miles (+3,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    153283156376
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass58,886 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    302840055386
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about R623 MDK

Does R623 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R623 MDK expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R623 MDK?
The MOT on R623 MDK expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R623 MDK done?
R623 MDK was recorded at 133,784 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
Has R623 MDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 MDK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on R623 MDK 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 R623 MDK find?
R623 MDK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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