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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S23 DMBMOT history

S23 DMB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S23 DMB silver 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,197 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DMB was last recorded at 75,197 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,822 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
2,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,197 miles
  • 2024 – 74,822 miles
  • 2023 – 74,585 miles
  • 2022 – 74,138 miles
  • 2021 – 73,866 miles
  • 2020 – 73,210 miles
  • 2019 – 72,313 miles
  • 2018 – 71,626 miles
  • 2017 – 70,895 miles
  • 2016 – 70,219 miles
  • 2015 – 68,458 miles
  • 2014 – 64,185 miles
  • 2013 – 57,509 miles
  • 2012 – 50,982 miles
  • 2011 – 46,196 miles
  • 2010 – 42,354 miles
  • 2009 – 39,363 miles
  • 2008 – 33,567 miles
  • 2007 – 28,208 miles
  • 2006 – 23,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,197 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,197 miles
    Test number
    651757811333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,822 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    379149860094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    413989457790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail74,585 miles (+447)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    222088391191
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass74,138 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,138 miles
    Test number
    993939125530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    363641494631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,865 miles (+655)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    277529216973
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass73,210 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,210 miles
    Test number
    210422558458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    353928256979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,313 miles (+687)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    987970801355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass71,626 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    458858285861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,895 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    638222108440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    848805798018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail70,219 miles (+1,761)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    735422287901
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    414271437038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,458 miles (+4,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    264101287142
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass64,185 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    636948904382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,509 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    917377693295
    • 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)

  19. Pass50,982 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    739581602386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,196 miles (+3,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    357532001369
    • 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)

  21. Pass42,354 miles (+2,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    531313700399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,363 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    914634909337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,567 miles (+5,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    584829708360
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,208 miles (+4,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,208 miles
    Test number
    874351317300
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail23,859 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    494427106401
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass23,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    821217006375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 DMB

Does S23 DMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DMB is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 DMB?
The MOT on S23 DMB is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DMB done?
S23 DMB was recorded at 75,197 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,700 miles a year.
Has S23 DMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DMB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 DMB 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 DMB find?
S23 DMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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