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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

Y23 PWRMOT history

Y23 PWR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

Y23 PWR grey 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 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
112,931 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 PWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 PWR was last recorded at 112,931 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 8,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2015: 85,951 miles, lower than 87,338 miles on 15 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,579 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,352 miles
Average per year
4,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,931 miles
  • 2024 – 104,579 miles
  • 2023 – 98,474 miles
  • 2022 – 92,964 miles
  • 2021 – 92,954 miles
  • 2020 – 92,943 miles
  • 2019 – 92,231 miles
  • 2018 – 90,547 miles
  • 2016 – 88,565 miles
  • 2015 – 85,951 miles
  • 2014 – 87,338 miles
  • 2013 – 72,863 miles
  • 2012 – 66,158 miles
  • 2011 – 60,149 miles
  • 2010 – 55,192 miles
  • 2009 – 51,255 miles
  • 2008 – 44,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,931 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,931 miles (+8,352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,931 miles
    Test number
    508227169833
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,579 miles (+6,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,579 miles
    Test number
    692299158924
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,474 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,474 miles
    Test number
    870012810681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    617536961480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,962 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    513770399772
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,954 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    890574561849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass92,943 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    734571841633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,231 miles (+1,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    636943231647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,547 miles (+1,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    754234076420
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres edges worn low
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

  10. Pass88,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    978732999225
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

  11. Fail88,565 miles (+2,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    660821612693
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

  12. Pass85,951 miles (-1,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,951 miles
    Test number
    318065416077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass87,338 miles (+14,475)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,338 miles
    Test number
    227169044395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,863 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    497068143453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front&rear discs+pads worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn edges

  15. Fail72,863 miles (+6,705)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    315968343376
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front&rear discs+pads worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn edges

  16. Pass66,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    128033142363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,158 miles (+6,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    977973042303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass60,149 miles (+4,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    159105421312
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass55,192 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    551132120316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,255 miles (+7,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    450160859422
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail44,237 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,237 miles
    Test number
    490740858429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  22. Pass44,237 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,237 miles
    Test number
    922120258386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,923 miles
    Test number
    582613248304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 PWR

Does Y23 PWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 PWR expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 PWR?
The MOT on Y23 PWR expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 PWR done?
Y23 PWR was recorded at 112,931 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 4,133 miles a year.
Has Y23 PWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 PWR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y23 PWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y23 PWR find?
Y23 PWR passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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