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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

S23 BUKMOT history

S23 BUK is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

S23 BUK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,856 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BUK was last recorded at 133,856 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,473 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
4,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,856 miles
  • 2025 – 133,473 miles
  • 2024 – 133,161 miles
  • 2023 – 132,682 miles
  • 2022 – 131,572 miles
  • 2021 – 129,778 miles
  • 2020 – 128,389 miles
  • 2018 – 128,381 miles
  • 2017 – 125,660 miles
  • 2016 – 121,199 miles
  • 2015 – 117,772 miles
  • 2014 – 116,046 miles
  • 2013 – 112,920 miles
  • 2012 – 109,072 miles
  • 2011 – 105,268 miles
  • 2010 – 101,082 miles
  • 2009 – 94,768 miles
  • 2008 – 86,511 miles
  • 2007 – 77,671 miles
  • 2006 – 51,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,856 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,856 miles (+383)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,856 miles
    Test number
    679519515019
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass133,473 miles (+312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,473 miles
    Test number
    726583568024
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass133,161 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,161 miles
    Test number
    112437166713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,682 miles (+1,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,682 miles
    Test number
    587342103775
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass131,572 miles (+1,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,572 miles
    Test number
    831217313962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass129,778 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,778 miles
    Test number
    990602565352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,389 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,389 miles
    Test number
    740015215542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,381 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,381 miles
    Test number
    508588353456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,660 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    569053451066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,199 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    726419998977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,179 miles (+3,407)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    544743771152
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass117,772 miles (+1,726)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    358589135278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  13. Pass116,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    166962664231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail116,046 miles (+3,126)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    767632764244
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass112,920 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,920 miles
    Test number
    375251413250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,072 miles (+3,804)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    859563102270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack
  17. Pass105,268 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,268 miles
    Test number
    696881411299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    353691510447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,082 miles (+6,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,082 miles
    Test number
    350029300455
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass94,768 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    722843119201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,511 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    300197798174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,671 miles (+26,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    962183297115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    613865386105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BUK

Does S23 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BUK is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 BUK?
The MOT on S23 BUK is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BUK done?
S23 BUK was recorded at 133,856 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
Has S23 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BUK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on S23 BUK 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 BUK find?
S23 BUK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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