BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
V23 DBCMOT history
V23 DBC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,812 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 DBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V23 DBC was last recorded at 128,812 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 2,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,439 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,373 miles
- Average per year
- 8,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,812 miles
- 2024 – 126,439 miles
- 2023 – 118,412 miles
- 2022 – 107,033 miles
- 2021 – 97,510 miles
- 2020 – 83,217 miles
- 2019 – 72,342 miles
- 2018 – 62,476 miles
- 2017 – 52,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,812 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine cover under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,812 miles (+2,373)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,812 miles
- Test number
- 301304156025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,439 miles (+8,027)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 126,439 miles
- Test number
- 706556544048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,412 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 118,412 miles
- Test number
- 609882559954
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail118,405 miles (+11,372)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,405 miles
- Test number
- 655203790106
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
Pass107,033 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 107,033 miles
- Test number
- 628311364558
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryScreen chipped
Fail107,031 miles (+9,521)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 640963555311
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryScreen chipped
Pass97,510 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,510 miles
- Test number
- 429474171258
- AdvisoryEngine cover under tray fitted
Fail97,490 miles (+5,160)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,490 miles
- Test number
- 330709412306
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under tray fitted
Pass92,330 miles (+9,113)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 92,330 miles
- Test number
- 670972403046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,217 miles (+10,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 83,217 miles
- Test number
- 969986273063
- 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))
Pass72,342 miles (+9,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,342 miles
- Test number
- 445930435524
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,476 miles (+9,578)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 62,476 miles
- Test number
- 533425454489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,898 miles
- Test number
- 492741059638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V23 DBC
- Does V23 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 DBC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V23 DBC?
- The MOT on V23 DBC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V23 DBC done?
- V23 DBC was recorded at 128,812 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,592 miles a year.
- Has V23 DBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 DBC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V23 DBC 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 DBC find?
- V23 DBC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 7 more.
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