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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T23 VSYMOT history

T23 VSY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,103 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VSY was last recorded at 139,103 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,991 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
9,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,103 miles
  • 2025 – 118,715 miles
  • 2024 – 99,094 miles
  • 2023 – 84,137 miles
  • 2021 – 74,566 miles
  • 2020 – 68,633 miles
  • 2019 – 64,063 miles
  • 2018 – 59,929 miles
  • 2017 – 54,564 miles
  • 2016 – 47,103 miles
  • 2015 – 39,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,103 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,103 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,103 miles
    Test number
    611737063132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail138,991 miles (+20,276)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    610998354751
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass118,715 miles (+19,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,715 miles
    Test number
    408875794484
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass99,094 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,094 miles
    Test number
    255030212019
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail99,093 miles (+14,956)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    708140448639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r8 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass84,137 miles (+9,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    606825896846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner pad depth 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to alloy (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misiting of oil (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,566 miles (+5,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    144564201520
    • AdvisoryFront washers just working
  8. Pass68,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    608850567050
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail68,633 miles (+4,570)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    894031402580
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass64,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    340049310743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail64,063 miles (+4,134)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    399833535480
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass59,929 miles (+5,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    618484769397
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass54,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    601350063046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,564 miles (+7,461)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    300884128398
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass47,103 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    282066433639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    673556127734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 VSY

Does T23 VSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VSY is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 VSY?
The MOT on T23 VSY is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VSY done?
T23 VSY was recorded at 139,103 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 9,541 miles a year.
Has T23 VSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VSY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 VSY 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 VSY find?
T23 VSY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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