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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S23 NCRMOT history

S23 NCR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2026.

S23 NCR black 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 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,005 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 NCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 NCR was last recorded at 121,005 miles on 12 Jul 2026, 790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,215 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
790 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,005 miles
  • 2025 – 120,215 miles
  • 2024 – 119,754 miles
  • 2023 – 119,446 miles
  • 2022 – 119,239 miles
  • 2020 – 111,603 miles
  • 2018 – 109,163 miles
  • 2017 – 106,319 miles
  • 2016 – 102,618 miles
  • 2015 – 98,988 miles
  • 2014 – 95,829 miles
  • 2013 – 85,396 miles
  • 2012 – 81,623 miles
  • 2011 – 77,016 miles
  • 2010 – 71,339 miles
  • 2009 – 62,518 miles
  • 2008 – 59,557 miles
  • 2007 – 38,578 miles
  • 2006 – 23,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,005 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,005 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    175281937212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,215 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    747647635481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,754 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    450438110853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,446 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,446 miles
    Test number
    519276255161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,239 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    595700068899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,603 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    865401711584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,163 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    247228378885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,319 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    951584924630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    642140927568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,618 miles (+3,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    484214593640
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass98,988 miles (+3,159)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    766237115231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass95,829 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    477631534242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail95,826 miles (+10,430)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,826 miles
    Test number
    888280534211
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass85,396 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    337718323476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,623 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    336505242460
    • 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)

  16. Pass77,016 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    339222131228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,339 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    820425720297
    • 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)

  18. Fail71,104 miles (+8,586)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,104 miles
    Test number
    311501910285
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn heavily on edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass62,518 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,518 miles
    Test number
    242496729281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,557 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    351598558335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail59,541 miles (+20,963)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    273272958328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass38,578 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,578 miles
    Test number
    131129097113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  23. Fail38,578 miles (+15,152)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,578 miles
    Test number
    523389797195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  24. Pass23,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,426 miles
    Test number
    773650706254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 NCR

Does S23 NCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 NCR is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 NCR?
The MOT on S23 NCR is valid until 15 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 NCR done?
S23 NCR was recorded at 121,005 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2026, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has S23 NCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 NCR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on S23 NCR 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 NCR find?
S23 NCR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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