
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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..............
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.............
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass104,816 miles (+16,780)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 104,816 miles
- Test number
- 544000555107
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass80,338 miles (+8,004)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,338 miles
- Test number
- 221470625900
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Pass70,488 miles (+5,182)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,488 miles
- Test number
- 717798772199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,306 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,306 miles
- Test number
- 239721671196
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass59,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 59,526 miles
- Test number
- 783655979137
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass45,939 miles (+16,685)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,939 miles
- Test number
- 483192858123
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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