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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

K33 SBTMOT history

K33 SBT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

K33 SBT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
185,502 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 SBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 SBT was last recorded at 185,502 miles on 13 May 2024, 6,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,412 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,090 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,502 miles
  • 2022 – 179,412 miles
  • 2019 – 173,678 miles
  • 2017 – 160,345 miles
  • 2016 – 154,660 miles
  • 2015 – 148,423 miles
  • 2014 – 143,859 miles
  • 2013 – 140,724 miles
  • 2012 – 134,260 miles
  • 2009 – 124,992 miles
  • 2008 – 111,493 miles
  • 2007 – 100,042 miles
  • 2006 – 89,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,502 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGenearal underbody corrosion

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside indicator warning on dash not working but audiable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,502 miles (+6,090)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    185,502 miles
    Test number
    458969431854
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGenearal underbody corrosion

  2. Pass179,412 miles (+5,734)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,412 miles
    Test number
    815486072847
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,678 miles (+13,333)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,678 miles
    Test number
    802407732609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,345 miles (+5,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,345 miles
    Test number
    243947681808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass154,660 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    551500846606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,659 miles (+6,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,659 miles
    Test number
    787957810794
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass148,423 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,423 miles
    Test number
    566092111223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,403 miles
    Test number
    304724207805
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator warning on dash not working but audiable
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  9. Fail148,403 miles (+4,544)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,403 miles
    Test number
    379394271773
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator warning on dash not working but audiable
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  10. Pass143,859 miles (+3,135)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,859 miles
    Test number
    706566194293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.
    • NoteOffside front foglight lens broken.

  11. Pass140,724 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,724 miles
    Test number
    255746293270
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall wind screen chip

  12. Fail140,724 miles (+6,464)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,724 miles
    Test number
    366315093295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall wind screen chip

  13. Pass134,260 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,260 miles
    Test number
    498765002395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,232 miles (+9,240)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    397928492478
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass124,992 miles (+13,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    494641299169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass111,493 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,493 miles
    Test number
    743363678188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    241317997432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,042 miles (+10,960)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    841753897132
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass89,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,082 miles
    Test number
    220597486162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about K33 SBT

Does K33 SBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 SBT expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 SBT?
The MOT on K33 SBT expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 SBT done?
K33 SBT was recorded at 185,502 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has K33 SBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 SBT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on K33 SBT 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 SBT find?
K33 SBT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s, and 5 more.

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