
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
S23 PJYMOT history
S23 PJY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 100,952 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 PJY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 PJY was last recorded at 100,952 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 100,935 miles · 24 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 5,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 100,952 miles
- 2021 – 95,653 miles
- 2020 – 90,329 miles
- 2019 – 84,692 miles
- 2018 – 74,270 miles
- 2017 – 72,002 miles
- 2016 – 69,599 miles
- 2015 – 66,234 miles
- 2014 – 62,574 miles
- 2013 – 57,892 miles
- 2012 – 52,707 miles
- 2011 – 47,603 miles
- 2010 – 37,827 miles
- 2009 – 27,868 miles
- 2008 – 22,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,952 miles (+17)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 100,952 miles
- Test number
- 911691149672
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail100,935 miles (+5,282)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,935 miles
- Test number
- 208854045707
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass95,653 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 95,653 miles
- Test number
- 867216416306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,329 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 90,329 miles
- Test number
- 642088545088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,329 miles (+5,637)1 dangerous1 major3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,329 miles
- Test number
- 883265524261
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,692 miles (+635)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,692 miles
- Test number
- 874520613729
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front bumper and headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear bumper and bodywork damaged
Fail84,057 miles (+9,787)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,057 miles
- Test number
- 688583232649
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass74,270 miles (+2,268)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,270 miles
- Test number
- 221960827157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,002 miles
- Test number
- 135503596564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,002 miles (+2,403)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,002 miles
- Test number
- 752666126474
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass69,599 miles (+3,365)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,599 miles
- Test number
- 825274537014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,234 miles (+3,660)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,234 miles
- Test number
- 384657082964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,574 miles
- Test number
- 786184694243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,557 miles (+4,665)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,557 miles
- Test number
- 175084594272
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass57,892 miles (+5,185)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,892 miles
- Test number
- 568670493277
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass52,707 miles (+5,104)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,707 miles
- Test number
- 785603802302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,603 miles (+9,776)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,603 miles
- Test number
- 796659691231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,827 miles (+9,959)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 37,827 miles
- Test number
- 833048390200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,868 miles (+5,521)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 27,868 miles
- Test number
- 753937689289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,347 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 22,347 miles
- Test number
- 574878088230
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteUnable to fully check under side of vehicle due to full vehicle cover
Questions about S23 PJY
- Does S23 PJY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 PJY expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 PJY?
- The MOT on S23 PJY expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 PJY done?
- S23 PJY was recorded at 100,952 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 5,569 miles a year.
- Has S23 PJY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 PJY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S23 PJY 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 PJY find?
- S23 PJY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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