BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
V23 BMFMOT history
V23 BMF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 109,724 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 BMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
V23 BMF was last recorded at 109,724 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 1,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 108,265 miles · 19 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,459 miles
- Average per year
- 5,539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 109,724 miles
- 2022 – 108,265 miles
- 2021 – 104,945 miles
- 2020 – 103,136 miles
- 2017 – 98,751 miles
- 2016 – 87,679 miles
- 2015 – 73,808 miles
- 2014 – 57,927 miles
- 2012 – 55,611 miles
- 2011 – 50,862 miles
- 2010 – 42,945 miles
- 2009 – 32,647 miles
- 2008 – 23,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail109,724 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside reverse light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail109,724 miles (+1,459)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,724 miles
- Test number
- 122881991250
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,265 miles (+3,320)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,265 miles
- Test number
- 193829658162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,945 miles (+1,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 104,945 miles
- Test number
- 447012816289
- AdvisoryBrake pipes have been protected
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Pass103,136 miles (+4,385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 103,136 miles
- Test number
- 878405825054
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,751 miles (+11,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,751 miles
- Test number
- 354465617557
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,679 miles (+13,871)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,679 miles
- Test number
- 340788958732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,808 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 291164489459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
Fail73,808 miles (+15,881)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 787298770016
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
Pass57,927 miles (+2,316)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 57,927 miles
- Test number
- 515828194027
- NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on edges
Pass55,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 55,611 miles
- Test number
- 328079872211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail55,611 miles (+4,749)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,611 miles
- Test number
- 326289772248
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,862 miles (+7,917)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 50,862 miles
- Test number
- 625830001261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,945 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 42,945 miles
- Test number
- 501393100211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,919 miles (+10,272)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,919 miles
- Test number
- 763632800261
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,647 miles
- Test number
- 353942809438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,647 miles (+9,043)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,647 miles
- Test number
- 234939589488
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass23,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 23,604 miles
- Test number
- 493032798197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V23 BMF
- Does V23 BMF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V23 BMF expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V23 BMF?
- The MOT on V23 BMF expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V23 BMF done?
- V23 BMF was recorded at 109,724 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 5,539 miles a year.
- Has V23 BMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 BMF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V23 BMF 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 V23 BMF find?
- V23 BMF failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.
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