
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
K33 JBFMOT history
K33 JBF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 106,351 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K33 JBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
K33 JBF was last recorded at 106,351 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 106,351 miles · 22 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 106,351 miles
- 2021 – 94,293 miles
- 2019 – 93,408 miles
- 2018 – 88,507 miles
- 2017 – 84,316 miles
- 2016 – 80,567 miles
- 2015 – 77,844 miles
- 2014 – 75,760 miles
- 2013 – 69,073 miles
- 2012 – 67,132 miles
- 2011 – 58,707 miles
- 2010 – 50,362 miles
- 2009 – 43,675 miles
- 2008 – 35,287 miles
- 2007 – 26,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,351 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 447917451396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,351 miles (+12,058)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 572761091862
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,293 miles (+176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,293 miles
- Test number
- 531936019779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,117 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 94,117 miles
- Test number
- 297262215312
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,117 miles (+235)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,117 miles
- Test number
- 503492559464
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,882 miles
- Test number
- 318821203323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,882 miles (+474)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,882 miles
- Test number
- 966643477952
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass93,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,408 miles
- Test number
- 590733585098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,408 miles (+782)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,408 miles
- Test number
- 311028470332
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,626 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2020
- Odometer
- 92,626 miles
- Test number
- 677379576214
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres have cuts in sidewall
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair
Fail92,626 miles (+4,119)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,626 miles
- Test number
- 417204608408
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear jacking point rubbers missing
- AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres have cuts in sidewall
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair
Pass88,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,507 miles
- Test number
- 351793092371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,507 miles (+4,191)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,507 miles
- Test number
- 560497058918
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,316 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,316 miles
- Test number
- 640770463560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,567 miles
- Test number
- 543491385796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,567 miles (+2,723)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,567 miles
- Test number
- 883434712785
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,844 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 77,844 miles
- Test number
- 326598925120
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail77,844 miles (+2,084)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,844 miles
- Test number
- 467928425106
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass75,760 miles (+6,687)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 75,760 miles
- Test number
- 705780954122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,073 miles (+1,941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,073 miles
- Test number
- 685608243123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,132 miles (+8,425)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 67,132 miles
- Test number
- 866151352182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,707 miles (+8,345)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,707 miles
- Test number
- 918421151170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,362 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,362 miles
- Test number
- 634962950145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,360 miles (+6,685)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,360 miles
- Test number
- 433889940172
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass43,675 miles (+8,388)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,675 miles
- Test number
- 214529749438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,287 miles (+9,124)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,287 miles
- Test number
- 240115748123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,163 miles
- Test number
- 733490957108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K33 JBF
- Does K33 JBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K33 JBF expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K33 JBF?
- The MOT on K33 JBF expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K33 JBF done?
- K33 JBF was recorded at 106,351 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
- Has K33 JBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K33 JBF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on K33 JBF 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 JBF find?
- K33 JBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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