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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S23 RSDMOT history

S23 RSD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

S23 RSD blue 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 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,867 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 RSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 RSD was last recorded at 130,867 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 6,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,949 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,918 miles
Average per year
7,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,867 miles
  • 2025 – 123,949 miles
  • 2024 – 118,849 miles
  • 2023 – 115,175 miles
  • 2022 – 110,108 miles
  • 2021 – 105,723 miles
  • 2020 – 100,193 miles
  • 2019 – 92,629 miles
  • 2018 – 86,606 miles
  • 2017 – 81,214 miles
  • 2016 – 74,487 miles
  • 2015 – 65,505 miles
  • 2014 – 55,963 miles
  • 2013 – 41,880 miles
  • 2012 – 26,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,867 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,867 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    960547687594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,949 miles (+5,100)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    545724869927
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,849 miles (+3,674)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,849 miles
    Test number
    247792471568
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,175 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,175 miles
    Test number
    983696920833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,108 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    206659360436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,723 miles (+5,530)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,723 miles
    Test number
    162782895910
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,193 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    136165878072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,178 miles (+7,549)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    376903685203
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass92,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    708161898464
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail92,628 miles (+6,022)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    145479759656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    802188007134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,606 miles (+5,392)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    730378902858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass81,214 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,214 miles
    Test number
    278700155003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,487 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    200418742042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,505 miles (+9,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    986139685012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,963 miles (+14,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,963 miles
    Test number
    628400574033
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass41,880 miles (+15,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    409560673064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,680 miles
    Test number
    505503152028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 RSD

Does S23 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 RSD is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 RSD?
The MOT on S23 RSD is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 RSD done?
S23 RSD was recorded at 130,867 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,154 miles a year.
Has S23 RSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 RSD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S23 RSD 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 RSD find?
S23 RSD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush.

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