BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc
S23 DBGMOT history
S23 DBG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 71,256 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 DBG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 DBG was last recorded at 71,256 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,253 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,256 miles
- 2025 – 69,207 miles
- 2024 – 66,889 miles
- 2023 – 64,616 miles
- 2022 – 59,949 miles
- 2021 – 54,583 miles
- 2020 – 50,552 miles
- 2019 – 45,161 miles
- 2017 – 38,838 miles
- 2016 – 29,887 miles
- 2015 – 22,085 miles
- 2014 – 16,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,256 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Underbody components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,256 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 71,256 miles
- Test number
- 310526382303
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,253 miles (+2,046)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,253 miles
- Test number
- 531757460624
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,207 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 69,207 miles
- Test number
- 321176221900
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail69,206 miles (+2,317)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,206 miles
- Test number
- 352416126590
- DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass66,889 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 66,889 miles
- Test number
- 778093290582
- AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded
Fail66,885 miles (+2,269)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,885 miles
- Test number
- 751915443184
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded
Pass64,616 miles (+4,667)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,616 miles
- Test number
- 923534971423
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass59,949 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 59,949 miles
- Test number
- 599028665842
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,sligth corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer sholder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail59,949 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,949 miles
- Test number
- 866940638325
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,sligth corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer sholder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass54,583 miles (+4,031)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 54,583 miles
- Test number
- 706902127800
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,sigthy corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,552 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 50,552 miles
- Test number
- 320117573625
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail50,552 miles (+5,391)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,552 miles
- Test number
- 476572378780
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,161 miles (+6,323)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 45,161 miles
- Test number
- 997698313322
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread chiped (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall,no cords xpos (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,sholder ware (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,838 miles (+8,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 38,838 miles
- Test number
- 352384597547
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears,inner sholders worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass29,887 miles (+7,802)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 29,887 miles
- Test number
- 581211670720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,085 miles (+5,857)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 22,085 miles
- Test number
- 798540345193
- NoteAll four tyres on the car are badly cracked on the outer sidewalls
Pass16,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 16,228 miles
- Test number
- 567843574056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 DBG
- Does S23 DBG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DBG is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 DBG?
- The MOT on S23 DBG is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 DBG done?
- S23 DBG was recorded at 71,256 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,378 miles a year.
- Has S23 DBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 DBG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S23 DBG 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 DBG find?
- S23 DBG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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