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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

T23 GMRMOT history

T23 GMR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,599 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 GMR was last recorded at 111,599 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,599 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,599 miles
  • 2025 – 108,311 miles
  • 2024 – 106,498 miles
  • 2023 – 104,364 miles
  • 2022 – 102,673 miles
  • 2021 – 101,562 miles
  • 2020 – 100,682 miles
  • 2019 – 98,777 miles
  • 2018 – 92,667 miles
  • 2017 – 88,187 miles
  • 2016 – 85,150 miles
  • 2015 – 81,012 miles
  • 2014 – 71,992 miles
  • 2013 – 58,832 miles
  • 2012 – 45,745 miles
  • 2011 – 41,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,599 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,599 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    771839106688
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail111,599 miles (+3,288)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    855780632394
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,311 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    858135425142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to ns rear underside

  4. Pass106,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    950242260659
    • AdvisoryMil light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroded

  5. Fail106,497 miles (+2,133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,497 miles
    Test number
    901696816943
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroded

  6. Pass104,364 miles (+1,691)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    135358254905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    806788174863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,673 miles (+1,111)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    213719235786
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,562 miles (+880)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    368272975670
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorating

  10. Pass100,682 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    810010034669
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail100,681 miles (+1,904)6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,681 miles
    Test number
    368113287274
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,777 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    772430260898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail98,752 miles (+6,085)5 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    733309617269
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass92,667 miles (+4,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,667 miles
    Test number
    163973728358
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass88,187 miles (+3,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    471724901311
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass85,150 miles (+4,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    434054973823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,012 miles (+9,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    817502065035
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass71,992 miles (+13,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    628119564060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,832 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,832 miles
    Test number
    716227503139
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder tray insecure nearside rear tyre low on pressure

  20. Fail58,832 miles (+13,087)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,832 miles
    Test number
    765307903132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder tray insecure nearside rear tyre low on pressure

  21. Pass45,745 miles (+4,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    896175912123
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass41,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    868867011162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T23 GMR

Does T23 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 GMR is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 GMR?
The MOT on T23 GMR is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 GMR done?
T23 GMR was recorded at 111,599 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has T23 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 GMR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 GMR 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 T23 GMR find?
T23 GMR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting, and 1 more.

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