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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X23 SBLMOT history

X23 SBL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

X23 SBL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,234 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 SBL was last recorded at 154,234 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 11,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,906 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,328 miles
Average per year
7,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,234 miles
  • 2024 – 142,906 miles
  • 2023 – 130,889 miles
  • 2022 – 117,993 miles
  • 2021 – 100,047 miles
  • 2019 – 88,787 miles
  • 2018 – 85,916 miles
  • 2016 – 79,833 miles
  • 2015 – 69,889 miles
  • 2014 – 67,557 miles
  • 2013 – 50,623 miles
  • 2012 – 45,396 miles
  • 2011 – 39,087 miles
  • 2010 – 34,925 miles
  • 2009 – 28,622 miles
  • 2008 – 22,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s working better than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan has corrosion hole, just outside of prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both unions (by caliper flexi's) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes worn. o/s worse (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills by jacking points (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,234 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,234 miles
    Test number
    827222322567
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s working better than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan has corrosion hole, just outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both unions (by caliper flexi's) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes worn. o/s worse (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,232 miles (+11,326)1 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,232 miles
    Test number
    673777546958
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just below plate value
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s working better than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan has corrosion hole, just outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both unions (by caliper flexi's) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes worn. o/s worse (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,906 miles (+12,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    874332377420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,889 miles (+12,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    413326169869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,993 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    473510461739
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail117,939 miles (+17,892)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,939 miles
    Test number
    327318738705
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,047 miles (+11,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,047 miles
    Test number
    332086946007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,787 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,787 miles
    Test number
    256918892736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    423661426905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,916 miles (+6,083)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    247193089955
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass79,833 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    296581287585
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail79,830 miles (+9,941)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    639949391036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,889 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    939040245169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass67,557 miles (+16,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,557 miles
    Test number
    909099144124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,623 miles (+5,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    276490433190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass45,396 miles (+6,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    348898102111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,087 miles (+4,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    706606511170
    • 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)

  18. Pass34,925 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,925 miles
    Test number
    593292730103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,593 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,593 miles
    Test number
    134412320479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,622 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    162745039085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOne litre of oil added to carry out MOT
    • NoteRear pads fairly low

  21. Pass28,622 miles (+5,684)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    340315439008
    • NoteOne litre of oil added to carry out MOT
    • NoteRear pads fairly low

  22. Fail22,938 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    140827038050
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  23. Pass22,938 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    154447238004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Questions about X23 SBL

Does X23 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X23 SBL expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X23 SBL?
The MOT on X23 SBL expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X23 SBL done?
X23 SBL was recorded at 154,234 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 7,433 miles a year.
Has X23 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 SBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 SBL 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 X23 SBL find?
X23 SBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 15 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s working better than o/s, and 12 more.

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