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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

K33 GNBMOT history

K33 GNB is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

K33 GNB purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,578 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 GNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 GNB was last recorded at 132,578 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,183 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
3,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,578 miles
  • 2025 – 130,183 miles
  • 2024 – 127,919 miles
  • 2023 – 125,288 miles
  • 2022 – 122,935 miles
  • 2020 – 117,221 miles
  • 2019 – 102,369 miles
  • 2018 – 102,011 miles
  • 2016 – 101,918 miles
  • 2015 – 97,159 miles
  • 2014 – 92,281 miles
  • 2013 – 87,991 miles
  • 2012 – 73,984 miles
  • 2011 – 72,453 miles
  • 2010 – 70,727 miles
  • 2009 – 68,644 miles
  • 2008 – 66,645 miles
  • 2007 – 64,928 miles
  • 2006 – 62,903 miles
  • 2005 – 58,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,578 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,578 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,578 miles
    Test number
    208404036058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,183 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    237209540334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,919 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,919 miles
    Test number
    888099228501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,288 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    973033800070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,935 miles (+5,714)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    311394317714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corroded

  6. Pass117,221 miles (+14,852)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,221 miles
    Test number
    131167670828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,369 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,369 miles
    Test number
    354783840752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    969788361209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,011 miles (+93)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    653470136160
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass101,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    621658160184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,918 miles (+4,759)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    478109715350
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass97,159 miles (+4,878)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    129432395169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front and rear jacking points slightly corroded

  13. Pass92,281 miles (+4,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    305168874110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass87,991 miles (+14,007)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,991 miles
    Test number
    287811973471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,984 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    949125992198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,974 miles (+1,521)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,974 miles
    Test number
    708761492170
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking and perished on tread

  17. Pass72,453 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    139408121267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,448 miles (+1,721)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,448 miles
    Test number
    706614221241
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass70,727 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    762772920204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass68,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    420358719258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,644 miles (+1,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    712288119258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail66,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    192558918215
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass66,645 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    804708718285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,928 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,928 miles
    Test number
    240011627225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,903 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    872283026280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,967 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    534759225242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,834 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,834 miles
    Test number
    392334225290
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about K33 GNB

Does K33 GNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 GNB is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 GNB?
The MOT on K33 GNB is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 GNB done?
K33 GNB was recorded at 132,578 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,602 miles a year.
Has K33 GNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 GNB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on K33 GNB 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 K33 GNB find?
K33 GNB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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