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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y23 DMHMOT history

Y23 DMH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

Y23 DMH blue 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 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
164,428 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 DMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 DMH was last recorded at 164,428 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 9,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,232 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,196 miles
Average per year
8,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,428 miles
  • 2025 – 155,232 miles
  • 2024 – 144,076 miles
  • 2023 – 131,809 miles
  • 2022 – 122,566 miles
  • 2021 – 114,395 miles
  • 2020 – 107,012 miles
  • 2019 – 101,629 miles
  • 2018 – 92,922 miles
  • 2017 – 84,273 miles
  • 2016 – 68,805 miles
  • 2015 – 64,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,428 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,428 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    164,428 miles
    Test number
    361308038819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,232 miles
    Test number
    414512872037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,232 miles (+11,156)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,232 miles
    Test number
    408423629855
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass144,076 miles (+12,267)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,076 miles
    Test number
    718137600067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,809 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,809 miles
    Test number
    984260542174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,787 miles (+9,221)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,787 miles
    Test number
    199491295711
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBreather pipe damaged

  7. Pass122,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    968527814172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,564 miles (+8,169)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    910212654453
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,395 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    164981562129
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail114,395 miles (+7,383)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    104550136683
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass107,012 miles (+5,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    339208269116
    • AdvisoryExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,629 miles (+8,707)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,629 miles
    Test number
    956893077109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Wearing on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,922 miles (+8,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,922 miles
    Test number
    811711055557
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass84,273 miles (+5,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,273 miles
    Test number
    668121738882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass78,379 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,379 miles
    Test number
    868194520908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    662839731274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,805 miles (+4,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    157715149956
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass64,749 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    215409655027
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y23 DMH

Does Y23 DMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 DMH is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 DMH?
The MOT on Y23 DMH is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 DMH done?
Y23 DMH was recorded at 164,428 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,577 miles a year.
Has Y23 DMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 DMH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 DMH 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 DMH find?
Y23 DMH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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