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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

V23 SCLMOT history

V23 SCL is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

V23 SCL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,849 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 SCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 SCL was last recorded at 105,849 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,001 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,849 miles
  • 2025 – 104,001 miles
  • 2024 – 102,578 miles
  • 2023 – 102,278 miles
  • 2022 – 100,073 miles
  • 2021 – 98,737 miles
  • 2020 – 98,048 miles
  • 2019 – 97,110 miles
  • 2018 – 93,542 miles
  • 2017 – 88,313 miles
  • 2016 – 81,210 miles
  • 2015 – 73,113 miles
  • 2014 – 68,278 miles
  • 2013 – 56,211 miles
  • 2012 – 54,897 miles
  • 2011 – 47,715 miles
  • 2010 – 45,952 miles
  • 2009 – 40,393 miles
  • 2008 – 32,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,849 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside inner steering joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,849 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    183811863830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,001 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    527235178284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,578 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    995531195566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,278 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,278 miles
    Test number
    467213002591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,073 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,073 miles
    Test number
    870557642994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,737 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    940063456850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    211130078421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play

  8. Fail98,047 miles (+937)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,047 miles
    Test number
    685331364465
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play

  9. Pass97,110 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    642065587782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,542 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    803875068564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,434 miles (+4,121)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    588126543372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,313 miles (+7,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,313 miles
    Test number
    938235783532
    • 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)

  13. Pass81,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    585506493764
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering joint has slight play

  14. Fail81,210 miles (+8,097)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    907422093628
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r19 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering joint has slight play

  15. Pass73,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,113 miles
    Test number
    915265105204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,113 miles (+4,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,113 miles
    Test number
    557416695121
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,278 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    718336244213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,211 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    867545373176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,897 miles (+1,422)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    778814982220
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass53,475 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    895277812276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,715 miles (+1,763)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    305186761001
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

  22. Pass45,952 miles (+5,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,952 miles
    Test number
    731545670091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass40,393 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    362324869063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,900 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,900 miles
    Test number
    193167768059
    • DangerousSteering rack has a oil leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V23 SCL

Does V23 SCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 SCL is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 SCL?
The MOT on V23 SCL is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 SCL done?
V23 SCL was recorded at 105,849 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has V23 SCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 SCL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V23 SCL 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 SCL find?
V23 SCL passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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