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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y23 SLRMOT history

Y23 SLR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

Y23 SLR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,938 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 SLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 SLR was last recorded at 97,938 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,895 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,938 miles
  • 2024 – 87,193 miles
  • 2023 – 79,907 miles
  • 2022 – 73,829 miles
  • 2021 – 69,055 miles
  • 2020 – 65,986 miles
  • 2019 – 59,201 miles
  • 2018 – 50,938 miles
  • 2017 – 43,426 miles
  • 2016 – 34,767 miles
  • 2015 – 27,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,938 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,938 miles
    Test number
    932876660991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,895 miles (+10,702)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    773540507323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60R16 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60R16 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,193 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    358382286355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,696 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    404905908474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,683 miles (+4,776)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    290881854548
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass79,907 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    900245751210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    677220677101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail73,829 miles (+4,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    102592524183
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass69,055 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,055 miles
    Test number
    550509298706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass65,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    720723554849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,986 miles (+6,785)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    250949017324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass59,201 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,201 miles
    Test number
    265381135587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,938 miles (+7,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    974947400219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass43,426 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    606164631281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,767 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    578288699413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    787835575001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 SLR

Does Y23 SLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 SLR is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 SLR?
The MOT on Y23 SLR 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 SLR done?
Y23 SLR was recorded at 97,938 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has Y23 SLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 SLR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 SLR 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 SLR find?
Y23 SLR passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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