BMW 3 SERIES J23DSW has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,594 miles 1 week ago on Monday 27th April 2026 at 13:15.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Saturday 8th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

J23DSW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH MAY 202795,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND MAY 20258TH MAY 202686,915 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST MAY 202586,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202586,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 20248TH MAY 202571,075 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 20232ND APRIL 202471,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED9TH MARCH 202371,018 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Modified But Not Seriously Weakened Sitting Slightly Differently On The Lower Cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202217TH MARCH 202368,084 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 202117TH MARCH 202265,827 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 202165,826 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202016TH FEBRUARY 202163,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 20191ST APRIL 202062,192 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 20181ST APRIL 201959,927 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 20171ST APRIL 201856,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED28TH MARCH 201756,580 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20161ST APRIL 201750,424 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201518TH AUGUST 201647,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Cut Cords
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201418TH AUGUST 201542,513 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201316TH AUGUST 201437,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Tyres Worn On Edges
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201216TH AUGUST 201333,482 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201116TH AUGUST 201230,115 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - High Intensity Stop Light Inoperative
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On The Inner Edges
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201016TH AUGUST 201126,638 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn Heavely On Inner Edge(cambers)
FAILED11TH AUGUST 201026,621 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn Heavely On Inner Edge(cambers)
PASSED17TH AUGUST 200916TH AUGUST 201022,385 MI
FAILED17TH AUGUST 200922,385 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20085TH AUGUST 200917,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J23DSW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

J23DSW MOT Comments

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J23DSW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,594 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,552 miles

J23DSW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration J23DSW was manufactured on Friday 5th August 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 95,594 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,552 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J23DSW has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 40 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does J23DSW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 J23DSW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J23DSW Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 J23DSW does have Tax. Read more

When does J23DSW Tax expire?

The current Tax for J23DSW will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J23DSW MOT expire?

The current MOT for J23DSW will expire in 1 year on Saturday 8th May 2027. Read more

When did J23DSW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J23DSW was on Monday 27th April 2026 at 13:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J23DSW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for J23DSW we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J23DSW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for J23DSW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J23DSW?

J23DSW is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has J23DSW done?

The odometer reading for J23DSW at the last MOT in April 2026 was 95,594 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,552 miles per year. Read more

How old is J23DSW?

The vehicle J23DSW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 5th August 2005. Read more

What colour is J23DSW?

The official colour of J23DSW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J23DSW have?

J23DSW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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