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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

S23 AYBMOT history

S23 AYB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S23 AYB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,309 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 AYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 AYB was last recorded at 95,309 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 12,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,501 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,808 miles
Average per year
9,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,309 miles
  • 2024 – 82,501 miles
  • 2023 – 63,185 miles
  • 2022 – 47,287 miles
  • 2021 – 42,223 miles
  • 2020 – 38,508 miles
  • 2019 – 29,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,309 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40R19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,309 miles
    Test number
    541088792921
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail95,302 miles (+12,801)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    139028215607
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass82,501 miles (+19,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,501 miles
    Test number
    410559120654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass63,185 miles (+15,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    658112890680
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass47,287 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    263175711238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,143 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    895639300773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail46,139 miles (+3,916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,139 miles
    Test number
    353725209200
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass42,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    682158302306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,223 miles (+3,715)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    110901669625
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,508 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,508 miles
    Test number
    744126337584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    161706082441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 AYB

Does S23 AYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 AYB is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 AYB?
The MOT on S23 AYB is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 AYB done?
S23 AYB was recorded at 95,309 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 9,925 miles a year.
Has S23 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 AYB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 AYB 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 S23 AYB find?
S23 AYB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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