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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

K33 OHCMOT history

K33 OHC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 244,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

K33 OHC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2021
Mileage
244,928 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
14,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 OHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

K33 OHC was last recorded at 244,928 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 7,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,905 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,023 miles
Average per year
14,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 244,928 miles
  • 2020 – 237,905 miles
  • 2019 – 228,206 miles
  • 2018 – 217,290 miles
  • 2017 – 206,710 miles
  • 2016 – 194,754 miles
  • 2015 – 179,684 miles
  • 2014 – 163,258 miles
  • 2013 – 151,392 miles
  • 2012 – 135,623 miles
  • 2011 – 118,588 miles
  • 2010 – 103,533 miles
  • 2009 – 86,418 miles
  • 2008 – 68,009 miles
  • 2007 – 47,708 miles
  • 2006 – 24,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail244,928 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine underside of vehicle covered with oil from leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to safe limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail244,928 miles (+7,023)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,928 miles
    Test number
    299867830466
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine underside of vehicle covered with oil from leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to safe limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,905 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    237,905 miles
    Test number
    223739763774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail237,899 miles (+9,693)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,899 miles
    Test number
    657205456718
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass228,206 miles (+10,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    228,206 miles
    Test number
    394938403133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass217,290 miles (+10,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    217,290 miles
    Test number
    268320117749
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn smooth on edges 225/45-17

  6. Pass206,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    206,710 miles
    Test number
    450264918515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  7. Fail206,710 miles (+11,956)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,710 miles
    Test number
    665609582373
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  8. Pass194,754 miles (+15,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    194,754 miles
    Test number
    788928019295
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  9. Pass179,684 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    179,684 miles
    Test number
    177662027703
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Fail179,681 miles (+16,423)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,681 miles
    Test number
    329572756587
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass163,258 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    163,258 miles
    Test number
    395403184151
    • NoteEngine management light on

  12. Fail163,212 miles (+11,820)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,212 miles
    Test number
    919308974112
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  13. Pass151,392 miles (+15,769)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    151,392 miles
    Test number
    858649673176
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass135,623 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    267450682479
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  15. Fail135,620 miles (+17,032)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,620 miles
    Test number
    649120682185
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  16. Pass118,588 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,588 miles
    Test number
    488451581156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail118,584 miles (+15,051)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,584 miles
    Test number
    168030481199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass103,533 miles (+220)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    174110680176
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD AND INNER EDGE.
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEAGL LIMIT AND UNEVENLY.

  19. Fail103,313 miles (+16,895)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    853966670185
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD AND INNER EDGE.
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEAGL LIMIT AND UNEVENLY.

  20. Pass86,418 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    693691389132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,375 miles (+18,366)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    672690089159
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass68,009 miles (+1,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    953647478180
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyre treads worn very low on outer edges

  23. Fail66,805 miles (+19,097)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    283675268135
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyre treads worn very low on outer edges

  24. Pass47,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    642526267170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,708 miles (+23,226)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    481866967111
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass24,482 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,482 miles
    Test number
    783986736100
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Questions about K33 OHC

Does K33 OHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 OHC expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 OHC?
The MOT on K33 OHC expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 OHC done?
K33 OHC was recorded at 244,928 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 14,178 miles a year.
Has K33 OHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 OHC has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K33 OHC 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 OHC find?
K33 OHC failed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; oil leaking excessively from engine underside of vehicle covered with oil from leak, and 5 more.

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