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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S23 UBYMOT history

S23 UBY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S23 UBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
128,765 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 UBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 UBY was last recorded at 128,765 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 7,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,521 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,244 miles
Average per year
9,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,765 miles
  • 2025 – 121,521 miles
  • 2024 – 114,419 miles
  • 2023 – 106,941 miles
  • 2022 – 101,736 miles
  • 2021 – 93,163 miles
  • 2020 – 81,120 miles
  • 2019 – 63,807 miles
  • 2018 – 51,970 miles
  • 2017 – 41,527 miles
  • 2016 – 32,428 miles
  • 2015 – 24,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,765 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,765 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    128,765 miles
    Test number
    282584780754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,521 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,521 miles
    Test number
    279962027033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,419 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    501406046808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,941 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,941 miles
    Test number
    333166687768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,736 miles (+8,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    764045507994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass93,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    337686349490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail93,163 miles (+12,043)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    470792225381
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass81,120 miles (+17,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    741142150494
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass63,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    940060224959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,807 miles (+11,837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    559408241035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass51,970 miles (+10,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    866254224166
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass41,527 miles (+9,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    381117379040
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  13. Pass32,428 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    210900999948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,574 miles
    Test number
    876412055187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 UBY

Does S23 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 UBY is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 UBY?
The MOT on S23 UBY is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 UBY done?
S23 UBY was recorded at 128,765 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
Has S23 UBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 UBY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S23 UBY 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 UBY find?
S23 UBY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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