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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

S23 CUHMOT history

S23 CUH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S23 CUH grey 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,850 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 CUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 CUH was last recorded at 145,850 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2011: 77,188 miles, lower than 88,561 miles on 14 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,850 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,850 miles
  • 2025 – 144,903 miles
  • 2023 – 137,843 miles
  • 2017 – 135,492 miles
  • 2016 – 116,759 miles
  • 2014 – 111,557 miles
  • 2013 – 94,686 miles
  • 2012 – 86,288 miles
  • 2011 – 77,188 miles
  • 2010 – 88,561 miles
  • 2009 – 82,080 miles
  • 2008 – 69,440 miles
  • 2007 – 54,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,850 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front propshaft coupling damaged/split.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,850 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,850 miles
    Test number
    899551405424
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail145,850 miles (+947)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,850 miles
    Test number
    553970515871
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine over heating and venting from top of radiator area (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass144,903 miles (+7,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    283702315720
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,843 miles (+2,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,843 miles
    Test number
    777145496310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,492 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,492 miles
    Test number
    531398774258
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft coupling damaged/split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail135,492 miles (+18,733)9 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,492 miles
    Test number
    797467316372
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short by levelling device (1.9.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing coupling
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft coupling damaged/split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass116,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    803735934316
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTraction light on

  8. Fail116,759 miles (+5,202)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    934610491331
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing front n/s wing mirror (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTraction light on

  9. Pass111,557 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    659121804136
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil level below min

  10. Fail111,557 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    337784294067
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail111,557 miles (+16,871)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    919093894031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass94,686 miles (+8,398)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    376557963083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slight cracking
    • NoteOff side front tyre slight worn innner edge & slight cracking

  13. Pass86,288 miles (+9,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    355565292073
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass77,188 miles (-11,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    937057581056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,561 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    464285790135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,080 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    821745319332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,440 miles (+14,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,440 miles
    Test number
    272576318315
    • NoteAdvise f/tyres & tracking & f/brake pads & n/s/r/tyre on min replace now

  18. Pass54,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    494338717336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 CUH

Does S23 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 CUH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 CUH?
The MOT on S23 CUH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 CUH done?
S23 CUH was recorded at 145,850 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has S23 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 CUH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 CUH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 CUH find?
S23 CUH passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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