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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.

S23 LBC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass201,684 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySmall engine oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass192,864 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    192,864 miles
    Test number
    994142930690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass143,455 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,455 miles
    Test number
    579012204497
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front brake
  10. 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
  11. Pass125,541 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,541 miles
    Test number
    439254590005
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn
  12. Pass120,635 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    310541482550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,275 miles (+11,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    939575275044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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