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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S23 VAHMOT history

S23 VAH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

S23 VAH 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,001 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VAH was last recorded at 123,001 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 7,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,362 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,639 miles
Average per year
9,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,001 miles
  • 2025 – 115,362 miles
  • 2024 – 106,531 miles
  • 2023 – 97,291 miles
  • 2022 – 88,075 miles
  • 2021 – 76,697 miles
  • 2020 – 66,851 miles
  • 2019 – 56,000 miles
  • 2018 – 45,812 miles
  • 2017 – 34,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,001 miles (+7,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,001 miles
    Test number
    804555759138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,362 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,362 miles
    Test number
    523433540788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,531 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,531 miles
    Test number
    834948214117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,529 miles (+9,238)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,529 miles
    Test number
    669396986178
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,291 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    449895057540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,075 miles (+11,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,075 miles
    Test number
    950639852416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,697 miles (+9,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    399311600891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,851 miles (+10,851)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    415759032567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    953656992385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail56,000 miles (+10,188)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    763667771675
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass45,812 miles (+11,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    366132004771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    149246671794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VAH

Does S23 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VAH is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 VAH?
The MOT on S23 VAH is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VAH done?
S23 VAH was recorded at 123,001 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,621 miles a year.
Has S23 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VAH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 VAH 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 VAH find?
S23 VAH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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