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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S23 BMRMOT history

S23 BMR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

S23 BMR 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 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
138,398 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BMR was last recorded at 138,398 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,398 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,398 miles
  • 2024 – 136,089 miles
  • 2023 – 133,413 miles
  • 2022 – 129,523 miles
  • 2021 – 127,020 miles
  • 2020 – 125,589 miles
  • 2019 – 121,655 miles
  • 2018 – 116,865 miles
  • 2017 – 110,358 miles
  • 2016 – 106,590 miles
  • 2015 – 102,658 miles
  • 2014 – 95,358 miles
  • 2013 – 86,810 miles
  • 2012 – 78,269 miles
  • 2011 – 69,642 miles
  • 2010 – 58,197 miles
  • 2009 – 47,483 miles
  • 2008 – 43,136 miles
  • 2007 – 34,914 miles
  • 2006 – 26,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,398 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,398 miles
    Test number
    479017354976
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,398 miles (+2,309)4 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,398 miles
    Test number
    971308138691
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,089 miles (+103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,089 miles
    Test number
    886856009721
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,986 miles (+2,573)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,986 miles
    Test number
    345317556876
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at jacking point of vehicle covered by plastic sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of body corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass133,413 miles (+3,890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    408877072023
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,523 miles
    Test number
    753215905946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,523 miles (+2,503)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,523 miles
    Test number
    176144900114
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    586428485419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail127,020 miles (+1,431)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    522026868991
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,589 miles
    Test number
    256445267663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,589 miles (+3,934)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,589 miles
    Test number
    990389879525
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,655 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,655 miles
    Test number
    727296477672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,865 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    233973484553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,795 miles (+6,437)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    428191142772
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass110,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    407770441262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,358 miles (+3,768)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    999539210553
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  17. Pass106,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    151095427343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,590 miles (+3,932)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    325857728052
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass102,658 miles (+7,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    199265425180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass95,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    186502724113
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded, ok at time of test.

  21. Fail95,358 miles (+8,548)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    505182724183
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded, ok at time of test.

  22. Pass86,810 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    255888493055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,269 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    136536162423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,642 miles (+11,445)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    405523961054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to be worn low

  25. Pass58,197 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    611577450002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,483 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    592849849011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,136 miles (+8,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    542315978165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass34,914 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    322359697194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,559 miles (+5,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,559 miles
    Test number
    690371257095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass26,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,708 miles
    Test number
    973922256061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,708 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,708 miles
    Test number
    240622656096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S23 BMR

Does S23 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 BMR expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 BMR?
The MOT on S23 BMR expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 BMR done?
S23 BMR was recorded at 138,398 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has S23 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BMR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 BMR 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 BMR find?
S23 BMR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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