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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V23 WATMOT history

V23 WAT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

V23 WAT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
96,253 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 WAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 WAT was last recorded at 96,253 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 3,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,587 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,666 miles
Average per year
6,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,253 miles
  • 2021 – 92,587 miles
  • 2020 – 88,955 miles
  • 2019 – 84,656 miles
  • 2018 – 72,065 miles
  • 2017 – 66,615 miles
  • 2016 – 61,201 miles
  • 2015 – 55,071 miles
  • 2014 – 49,251 miles
  • 2013 – 48,178 miles
  • 2012 – 37,000 miles
  • 2011 – 28,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,253 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,253 miles
    Test number
    782422473081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,587 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    778285807008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,955 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,955 miles
    Test number
    291128836574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,954 miles (+4,298)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    752192785965
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,656 miles (+12,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    897890799646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass72,065 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    886584911314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,615 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    803703875421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,201 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    230093385269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,071 miles (+5,820)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,071 miles
    Test number
    599752165104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass49,251 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    138183304252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,178 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    186329653236
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass48,178 miles (+11,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    775139953218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass37,000 miles (+8,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    725574342209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass28,342 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    239783261247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,341 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    676432761297
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V23 WAT

Does V23 WAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 WAT expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 WAT?
The MOT on V23 WAT expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 WAT done?
V23 WAT was recorded at 96,253 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 6,475 miles a year.
Has V23 WAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 WAT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on V23 WAT 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 WAT find?
V23 WAT passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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