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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

Y23 SDAMOT history

Y23 SDA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

Y23 SDA 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,702 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 SDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 SDA was last recorded at 157,702 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,632 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,070 miles
Average per year
7,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,702 miles
  • 2025 – 153,632 miles
  • 2024 – 147,096 miles
  • 2023 – 139,526 miles
  • 2022 – 131,871 miles
  • 2021 – 125,155 miles
  • 2020 – 118,438 miles
  • 2019 – 111,491 miles
  • 2018 – 100,806 miles
  • 2017 – 87,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,702 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift and front covers split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,702 miles (+4,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,702 miles
    Test number
    281082555389
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass153,632 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,632 miles
    Test number
    878291411142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,096 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,096 miles
    Test number
    825915363279
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ,dust shields adrift (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass139,526 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,526 miles
    Test number
    857573633788
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers adrift and front covers split
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  5. Fail139,522 miles (+7,651)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,522 miles
    Test number
    653450954232
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers adrift and front covers split
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  6. Pass131,871 miles (+6,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,871 miles
    Test number
    125246428349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm both tyres
  7. Pass125,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,155 miles
    Test number
    911858486134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,155 miles (+6,717)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,155 miles
    Test number
    590435799029
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass118,438 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,438 miles
    Test number
    563894272538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    935397492964
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail111,491 miles (+10,685)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    867183321104
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass100,806 miles (+12,818)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    439456851959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    308364181901
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y23 SDA

Does Y23 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 SDA is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 SDA?
The MOT on Y23 SDA is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 SDA done?
Y23 SDA was recorded at 157,702 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,709 miles a year.
Has Y23 SDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 SDA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 SDA 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 SDA find?
Y23 SDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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