G23BMW - BMW 3 SERIES

MOT: Valid

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Vehicle Overview

Make

BMW

Model

3 SERIES

Colour

Black

Year

1989

First Registered

November 1989

First Used

22 November 1989

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2494 cc

Engine Size

2494 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

Not available

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

May 01, 2026

Type Approval

Not available

Last V5C

08/03/2024

Data provided by DVLA

BMW 3 SERIES guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 26 April 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 216,281 mi

Expires: 10 May 2026

Passed - 03 May 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 215,650 mi

Expires: 10 May 2025

Passed - 11 May 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 215,061 mi

Expires: 10 May 2024

Passed - 08 April 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 213,781 mi

Expires: 07 April 2023

Advisories: 2

Failed - 08 April 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 213,781 mi

Advisories: 2

Passed - 15 December 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 211,146 mi

Expires: 14 December 2021

Minors: 2 Advisories: 10

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at n/s upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across o/s/r radius arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r at rear end of inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear damage to outer rim of road wheel
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair to o/s outer sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Failed - 02 December 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 211,066 mi

Major: 4 Minors: 2 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at n/s upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across o/s/r radius arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r at rear end of inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear damage to outer rim of road wheel
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair to o/s outer sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passed - 20 May 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 204,740 mi

Expires: 21 November 2020

Minors: 1 Advisories: 14

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in n/s upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S. reservoir to pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radius arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radius arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory front/rear tyres different sizes
Advisory damage to outer rim of o/s/r wheel
Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Passed - 22 May 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 201,848 mi

Expires: 21 May 2019

Minors: 1 Advisories: 12

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in n/s upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radius arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radius arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory damage to outer rim of o/s/r wheel
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory front tyre size 205/50*15 , rear tyre size 205/55*15

Passed - 08 May 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 197,549 mi

Expires: 07 May 2018

Advisories: 5

Passed - 06 May 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 194,189 mi

Expires: 05 May 2017

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory brake pad warning light on
Advisory large crack in screen at n/s top
Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded at n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory corrosion on o/s outer sill
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Advisory handbrake effort only just reaches required level
Advisory o/s/r shock absorber allows spring to leave it's seat

Failed - 26 April 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 194,117 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Fuel pipe union leaking balance pipe between tanks (7.2.3)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory brake pad warning light on
Advisory large crack in screen at n/s top
Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded at n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory corrosion on o/s outer sill
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Advisory nail in n/s/r tyre
Advisory handbrake effort only just reaches required level
Advisory o/s/r shock absorber allows spring to leave it's seat

Passed - 29 April 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 190,208 mi

Expires: 28 April 2016

Advisories: 2

Failed - 28 April 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 190,208 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Major Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 21 January 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 189,512 mi

Expires: 20 January 2015

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Failed - 08 January 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 189,491 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passed - 20 December 2012 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 187,202 mi

Expires: 19 December 2013

Dangerous: 1 Advisories: 2

Failed - 10 December 2012 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 187,057 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 8 Advisories: 2

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous under dash trim on drivers side interfearing with foot pedal operation

Major Defects:

Major Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Major Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passed - 16 November 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 178,719 mi

Expires: 15 November 2012

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Failed - 03 November 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 178,341 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Passed - 28 October 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 173,899 mi

Expires: 27 October 2011

Advisories: 3

Failed - 28 October 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 173,899 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Major Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 08 October 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 165,682 mi

Expires: 07 October 2010

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failed - 08 October 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 165,682 mi

Major: 11 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 06 October 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 160,094 mi

Expires: 05 October 2009

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 02 April 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 150,112 mi

Expires: 01 April 2008

Failed - 23 March 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 149,894 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Major Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passed - 24 March 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 139,577 mi

Expires: 23 March 2007

Advisories: 4

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for G23BMW?

The MOT expires on 10 May 2026.

What is the tax status of G23BMW?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.

What are the specifications of G23BMW?

This is a 1989 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of G23BMW?

Environmental data not available for this vehicle.

G23BMW - BMW 3 SERIES

Vehicle Overview

Technical Details

Environmental Impact

Status & Compliance

MOT History

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Passed - 26 April 2025

Passed - 03 May 2024

Passed - 11 May 2023

Passed - 08 April 2022

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 08 April 2022

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Passed - 15 December 2020

Minor Defects:

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Failed - 02 December 2020

Major Defects:

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Advisory Notices:

Passed - 20 May 2019

Minor Defects:

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Passed - 22 May 2018

Minor Defects:

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Passed - 08 May 2017

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Passed - 06 May 2016

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 26 April 2016

Major Defects:

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Passed - 29 April 2015

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Failed - 28 April 2015

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Passed - 21 January 2014

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Failed - 08 January 2014

Major Defects:

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Passed - 20 December 2012 Dangerous Defects

Dangerous Defects:

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Failed - 10 December 2012 Dangerous Defects

Dangerous Defects:

Major Defects:

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Passed - 16 November 2011

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Failed - 03 November 2011

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Passed - 28 October 2010

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Failed - 28 October 2010

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Passed - 08 October 2009

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Failed - 08 October 2009

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Passed - 06 October 2008

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Passed - 02 April 2007

Failed - 23 March 2007

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Passed - 24 March 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for G23BMW?

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