BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
T23 VGRMOT history
T23 VGR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 234,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 234,668 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 VGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 2 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 VGR was last recorded at 234,668 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 230,026 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,642 miles
- Average per year
- 9,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 234,668 miles
- 2025 – 230,026 miles
- 2024 – 224,107 miles
- 2023 – 217,792 miles
- 2022 – 212,612 miles
- 2021 – 204,336 miles
- 2020 – 197,983 miles
- 2019 – 193,275 miles
- 2018 – 189,414 miles
- 2017 – 184,464 miles
- 2016 – 173,745 miles
- 2015 – 151,745 miles
- 2014 – 137,227 miles
- 2013 – 118,427 miles
- 2012 – 103,668 miles
- 2011 – 92,013 miles
- 2010 – 80,046 miles
- 2009 – 65,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass234,668 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass234,668 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 234,668 miles
- Test number
- 196534719045
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass230,026 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 230,026 miles
- Test number
- 326559687452
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass224,107 miles (+6,315)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 224,107 miles
- Test number
- 428734610728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass217,792 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 217,792 miles
- Test number
- 198476364305
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail217,792 miles (+5,180)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,792 miles
- Test number
- 409328857253
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass212,612 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 212,612 miles
- Test number
- 414004261718
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail212,610 miles (+8,274)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,610 miles
- Test number
- 401672156271
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass204,336 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 204,336 miles
- Test number
- 696586841809
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail204,336 miles (+6,353)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,336 miles
- Test number
- 719231706664
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass197,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 197,983 miles
- Test number
- 478415069033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,982 miles (+4,707)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,982 miles
- Test number
- 619833406424
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass193,275 miles (+3,861)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 193,275 miles
- Test number
- 434139097839
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 189,414 miles
- Test number
- 946788133937
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail189,414 miles (+4,950)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,414 miles
- Test number
- 746860978793
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass184,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 184,464 miles
- Test number
- 743420385028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,464 miles (+10,719)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,464 miles
- Test number
- 279698783548
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass173,745 miles (+22,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 173,745 miles
- Test number
- 479096450299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 151,745 miles
- Test number
- 178507975120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,743 miles (+14,516)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,743 miles
- Test number
- 266127675161
- FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,227 miles (+18,800)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 137,227 miles
- Test number
- 219770664411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,427 miles (+14,759)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 118,427 miles
- Test number
- 997280243130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,668 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,668 miles
- Test number
- 405429472081
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,668 miles (+11,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 103,668 miles
- Test number
- 609299072033
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass92,013 miles (+11,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 92,013 miles
- Test number
- 439158481096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,046 miles (+14,519)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 80,046 miles
- Test number
- 140359680440
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on outer edges plus n/s f on 4/4/3mm
Pass65,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 65,527 miles
- Test number
- 862299469085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 VGR
- Does T23 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VGR is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 VGR?
- The MOT on T23 VGR is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 VGR done?
- T23 VGR was recorded at 234,668 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,730 miles a year.
- Has T23 VGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 VGR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T23 VGR 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 VGR find?
- T23 VGR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; coil spring corroded all; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all.
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