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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

Y23 CMAMOT history

Y23 CMA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y23 CMA grey 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,231 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 CMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 CMA was last recorded at 175,231 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,487 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,744 miles
Average per year
10,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,231 miles
  • 2024 – 172,487 miles
  • 2023 – 156,698 miles
  • 2022 – 142,260 miles
  • 2021 – 128,768 miles
  • 2020 – 115,924 miles
  • 2019 – 108,439 miles
  • 2018 – 98,127 miles
  • 2017 – 84,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,231 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,231 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,231 miles
    Test number
    544928705802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,487 miles (+462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,487 miles
    Test number
    289155079503
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail172,025 miles (+15,327)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,025 miles
    Test number
    499187284765
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass156,698 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,698 miles
    Test number
    757680993198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail156,166 miles (+13,906)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,166 miles
    Test number
    560875897326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass142,260 miles (+13,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    473798006491
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass128,768 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,768 miles
    Test number
    490440968066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
  8. Fail128,759 miles (+12,835)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    112483875278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nearing wear indicators
  9. Pass115,924 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,924 miles
    Test number
    942569842919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,439 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    855915946031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,127 miles (+13,317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,127 miles
    Test number
    618370184761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    365941699167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,810 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    365815599809
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y23 CMA

Does Y23 CMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 CMA is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 CMA?
The MOT on Y23 CMA is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 CMA done?
Y23 CMA was recorded at 175,231 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,321 miles a year.
Has Y23 CMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 CMA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 CMA 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 CMA find?
Y23 CMA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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