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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S23 HGPMOT history

S23 HGP is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S23 HGP red 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,311 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 HGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 HGP was last recorded at 173,311 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,307 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,311 miles
  • 2025 – 164,211 miles
  • 2024 – 153,970 miles
  • 2023 – 145,689 miles
  • 2022 – 124,827 miles
  • 2021 – 118,316 miles
  • 2019 – 104,816 miles
  • 2018 – 88,036 miles
  • 2017 – 80,338 miles
  • 2016 – 72,334 miles
  • 2014 – 71,337 miles
  • 2013 – 70,985 miles
  • 2012 – 70,488 miles
  • 2011 – 65,306 miles
  • 2010 – 62,063 miles
  • 2009 – 59,526 miles
  • 2008 – 45,939 miles
  • 2007 – 29,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,311 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All Indicators Slow/ Along With Incorrect Flash Pattern............. (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Strongly Adv Both Front Flexi Hoses Insecure To Front Struts............Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly Adv Offside Front Upper Suspension Strut Mounting Getting Worn And Poor Condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Adv Central/Rear Exhaust Mountings Missing/Poor Condition............ (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Strongly Adv Exhaust Rear Silencer Missing..............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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,311 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,311 miles
    Test number
    860406519410
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All Indicators Slow/ Along With Incorrect Flash Pattern............. (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Strongly Adv Both Front Flexi Hoses Insecure To Front Struts............
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly Adv Offside Front Upper Suspension Strut Mounting Getting Worn And Poor Condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Adv Central/Rear Exhaust Mountings Missing/Poor Condition............ (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Strongly Adv Exhaust Rear Silencer Missing..............
  2. Fail173,307 miles (+9,096)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,307 miles
    Test number
    741929275567
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing Central Rear Seat belt Stalk Missing /Unable To Access........... (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Both Front Anti Roll Bar Links Insecure To Front Struts At Upper Joints....... (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Nearside Front Indicator Lamp Inop........... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Nearside Front Position Lamp Inop........... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort Very Low.......... (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear Lamps Inop.............. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All Indicators Slow/ Along With Incorrect Flash Pattern............. (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Strongly Adv Both Front Flexi Hoses Insecure To Front Struts............
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly Adv Offside Front Upper Suspension Strut Mounting Getting Worn And Poor Condition.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Adv Central/Rear Exhaust Mountings Missing/Poor Condition............ (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Strongly Adv Exhaust Rear Silencer Missing..............
    • AdvisoryStrongly Adv Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure To Front Section.............
  3. Pass164,211 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,211 miles
    Test number
    761737730131
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer removed
  4. Fail164,201 miles (+7)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,201 miles
    Test number
    489931606682
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe fitted incorrectly touching the fuel line(under vehicle) (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer removed
  5. Fail164,194 miles (+10,224)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,194 miles
    Test number
    139119191304
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe fitted incorrectly touching the fuel line(under the vehicle) (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre damaged by rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly damaged by rubbing the wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer removed
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose
  6. Pass153,970 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,970 miles
    Test number
    803179991577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail153,966 miles (+8,277)2 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,966 miles
    Test number
    233177845079
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached droplink loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Calliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass145,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,689 miles
    Test number
    845104853633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper retaining anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail145,687 miles (+70)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,687 miles
    Test number
    281479845952
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper retaining anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail145,617 miles (+20,790)9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,617 miles
    Test number
    103212755507
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard lights flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml warning light on
  11. Pass124,827 miles (+6,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,827 miles
    Test number
    147775898488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass118,316 miles (+13,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    941573131488
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  13. Pass104,816 miles (+16,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,816 miles
    Test number
    544000555107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,036 miles (+7,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,036 miles
    Test number
    970254679061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass80,338 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    221470625900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,334 miles (+997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    950761939250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass71,337 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    358248434229
    • NoteOffside front brake sticking.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner sidewall.
  18. Fail71,324 miles (+339)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    286498934265
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner sidewall.
  19. Pass70,985 miles (+497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    225547973161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall.
  20. Pass70,488 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    717798772199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,306 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    239721671196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,220 miles (+3,157)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    917738161102
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass62,063 miles (+2,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    870084870167
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
  24. Pass59,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    783655979137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,526 miles (+1,577)6 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    171683079105
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass57,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    101019139115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail57,949 miles (+12,010)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    973206039173
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass45,939 miles (+16,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    483192858123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,254 miles
    Test number
    403505927201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 HGP

Does S23 HGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 HGP is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 HGP?
The MOT on S23 HGP is valid until 28 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 HGP done?
S23 HGP was recorded at 173,311 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,631 miles a year.
Has S23 HGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 HGP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 HGP 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 HGP find?
S23 HGP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: all direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators slow/ along with incorrect flash pattern.............; front strongly adv both front flexi hoses insecure to front struts............; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strongly adv offside front upper suspension strut mounting getting worn and poor condition.........., and 3 more.

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