
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc
S23 LBCMOT history
S23 LBC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2024 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 201,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 201,684 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 LBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 LBC was last recorded at 201,684 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 201,682 miles · 27 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 10,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 201,684 miles
- 2022 – 192,864 miles
- 2021 – 189,861 miles
- 2020 – 160,339 miles
- 2019 – 155,332 miles
- 2018 – 143,455 miles
- 2016 – 125,541 miles
- 2015 – 113,275 miles
- 2014 – 101,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryManufactures covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Noise from offside front brake
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,684 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 201,684 miles
- Test number
- 339539681867
- AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
Fail201,682 miles (+8,818)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,682 miles
- Test number
- 688465366172
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
Pass192,864 miles (+3,003)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 192,864 miles
- Test number
- 994142930690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,861 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 189,861 miles
- Test number
- 686425301492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail189,856 miles (+29,517)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,856 miles
- Test number
- 818388329673
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass160,339 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 160,339 miles
- Test number
- 515474275550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass155,332 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 155,332 miles
- Test number
- 577793472858
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Fail155,331 miles (+11,876)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,331 miles
- Test number
- 222676434475
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass143,455 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 143,455 miles
- Test number
- 579012204497
- AdvisoryNoise from offside front brake
Fail143,446 miles (+17,905)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,446 miles
- Test number
- 994846088839
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNoise from offside front brake
Pass125,541 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 125,541 miles
- Test number
- 439254590005
- AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn
Pass120,635 miles (+7,360)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 120,635 miles
- Test number
- 310541482550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,275 miles (+11,277)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 113,275 miles
- Test number
- 939575275044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 101,998 miles
- Test number
- 635112254014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 LBC
- Does S23 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 LBC expired on 27 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 LBC?
- The MOT on S23 LBC expired on 27 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 LBC done?
- S23 LBC was recorded at 201,684 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 10,205 miles a year.
- Has S23 LBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 LBC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S23 LBC 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 LBC find?
- S23 LBC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: manufactures covers fitted; small engine oil leak.
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