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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

T23 RTLMOT history

T23 RTL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,540 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 RTL was last recorded at 168,540 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 9,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,638 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,902 miles
Average per year
8,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,540 miles
  • 2024 – 158,638 miles
  • 2023 – 149,145 miles
  • 2022 – 132,194 miles
  • 2021 – 122,551 miles
  • 2020 – 112,393 miles
  • 2019 – 102,618 miles
  • 2017 – 91,367 miles
  • 2016 – 82,557 miles
  • 2015 – 74,190 miles
  • 2014 – 68,429 miles
  • 2013 – 60,359 miles
  • 2012 – 51,944 miles
  • 2011 – 44,298 miles
  • 2010 – 37,193 miles
  • 2009 – 29,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,540 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,540 miles (+9,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,540 miles
    Test number
    964871253229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass158,638 miles (+9,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,638 miles
    Test number
    891978316806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass149,145 miles (+16,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,145 miles
    Test number
    221944054414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,194 miles (+9,643)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,194 miles
    Test number
    964462897094
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    967660128142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,549 miles (+10,156)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,549 miles
    Test number
    126823641508
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass112,393 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    781600574411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,618 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    218119544232
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  9. Fail102,617 miles (+11,250)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    511267508380
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  10. Pass91,367 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,367 miles
    Test number
    269849770581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,557 miles (+8,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,557 miles
    Test number
    471162067941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass74,190 miles (+5,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    227761394454
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch siezed
    • AdvisoryH/lamps green tinge/poor beam pattern

  13. Pass68,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    415423734416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,429 miles (+8,070)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    386333034337
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass60,359 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    789283503373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,944 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    198821692268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail44,298 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    588877761232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding/pitting on braking surfaces

  18. Pass44,298 miles (+7,105)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    759857761287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding/pitting on braking surfaces

  19. Pass37,193 miles (+7,529)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,193 miles
    Test number
    354847180226
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNo disel test engine to clean

  20. Pass29,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    692105299236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 RTL

Does T23 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 RTL expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 RTL?
The MOT on T23 RTL expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 RTL done?
T23 RTL was recorded at 168,540 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 8,692 miles a year.
Has T23 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 RTL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T23 RTL 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 RTL find?
T23 RTL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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