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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S23 FTWMOT history

S23 FTW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S23 FTW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,263 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 FTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 FTW was last recorded at 120,263 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,262 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,263 miles
  • 2025 – 115,042 miles
  • 2024 – 112,632 miles
  • 2023 – 110,828 miles
  • 2022 – 107,531 miles
  • 2020 – 102,905 miles
  • 2019 – 97,169 miles
  • 2018 – 88,696 miles
  • 2017 – 80,199 miles
  • 2016 – 71,120 miles
  • 2015 – 53,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,263 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor rod brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,263 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,263 miles
    Test number
    140162762876
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor rod broken

  2. Fail120,262 miles (+5,220)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,262 miles
    Test number
    102930034338
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor rod broken

  3. Pass115,042 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    536900126488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,632 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    216670607274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,828 miles (+3,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,828 miles
    Test number
    927488780579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass107,531 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,531 miles
    Test number
    270429505549
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail107,191 miles (+4,286)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    727672001594
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner and outer walls damaged and worn on edges

  8. Pass102,905 miles (+5,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,905 miles
    Test number
    701981301088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass97,169 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    324202055373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,696 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    126595753997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail88,503 miles (+8,304)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    350858252026
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass80,199 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    984752724055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,120 miles (+17,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    621097709319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,928 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,928 miles
    Test number
    199932045486
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail53,928 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,928 miles
    Test number
    378721845025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S23 FTW

Does S23 FTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 FTW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 FTW?
The MOT on S23 FTW is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 FTW done?
S23 FTW was recorded at 120,263 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has S23 FTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 FTW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 FTW 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 FTW find?
S23 FTW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; offside front level sensor rod broken.

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