BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y23 ALCMOT history
Y23 ALC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,069 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 168,069 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 ALC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 ALC was last recorded at 168,069 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,447 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,622 miles
- Average per year
- 8,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,069 miles
- 2025 – 165,447 miles
- 2024 – 162,771 miles
- 2023 – 160,209 miles
- 2022 – 150,223 miles
- 2021 – 143,388 miles
- 2020 – 135,603 miles
- 2019 – 128,706 miles
- 2018 – 118,672 miles
- 2017 – 114,838 miles
- 2016 – 110,626 miles
- 2015 – 100,720 miles
- 2014 – 91,270 miles
- 2013 – 66,895 miles
- 2012 – 50,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,069 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both front tyres are worn close to cords on the inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,069 miles (+2,622)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 168,069 miles
- Test number
- 914251963752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,447 miles (+2,676)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 165,447 miles
- Test number
- 854226987054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass162,771 miles (+2,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,771 miles
- Test number
- 373492297444
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass160,209 miles (+9,986)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,209 miles
- Test number
- 186297797400
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Pass150,223 miles (+6,835)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 150,223 miles
- Test number
- 145767609906
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,388 miles (+7,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 143,388 miles
- Test number
- 288526382266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass135,603 miles (+201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,603 miles
- Test number
- 604720924752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail135,402 miles (+6,696)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,402 miles
- Test number
- 610034668071
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,706 miles (+10,034)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,706 miles
- Test number
- 570385952990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,672 miles (+3,834)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,672 miles
- Test number
- 389589612883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,838 miles (+4,212)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 114,838 miles
- Test number
- 201161237160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,626 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 110,626 miles
- Test number
- 571198975620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn close to cords on the inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edges
Fail110,620 miles (+9,900)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,620 miles
- Test number
- 816877538940
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn close to cords on the inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edges
Pass100,720 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,720 miles
- Test number
- 558177329854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,712 miles (+9,442)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,712 miles
- Test number
- 255444246897
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass91,270 miles (+5,370)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 91,270 miles
- Test number
- 885463094225
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,900 miles (+19,005)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 85,900 miles
- Test number
- 407950794045
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass66,895 miles (+15,909)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,895 miles
- Test number
- 335077263053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,986 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,986 miles
- Test number
- 219409062032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCannot record smoke reading on this vehicle
Questions about Y23 ALC
- Does Y23 ALC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ALC is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 ALC?
- The MOT on Y23 ALC is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y23 ALC done?
- Y23 ALC was recorded at 168,069 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,019 miles a year.
- Has Y23 ALC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 ALC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y23 ALC 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 Y23 ALC find?
- Y23 ALC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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