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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

K33 VBMMOT history

K33 VBM is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

K33 VBM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,441 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 VBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 VBM was last recorded at 95,441 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,419 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,441 miles
  • 2025 – 94,416 miles
  • 2024 – 93,337 miles
  • 2023 – 92,508 miles
  • 2022 – 91,856 miles
  • 2021 – 91,433 miles
  • 2020 – 91,026 miles
  • 2019 – 90,624 miles
  • 2018 – 89,484 miles
  • 2017 – 88,623 miles
  • 2015 – 84,068 miles
  • 2014 – 72,926 miles
  • 2013 – 69,236 miles
  • 2012 – 65,590 miles
  • 2011 – 60,826 miles
  • 2010 – 54,271 miles
  • 2009 – 46,319 miles
  • 2008 – 39,870 miles
  • 2007 – 32,891 miles
  • 2006 – 25,496 miles
  • 2005 – 17,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,441 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,441 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,441 miles
    Test number
    834023926625
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail95,419 miles (+1,003)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    185505231143
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,416 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    693172347187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,337 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    858500556745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    597217437690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,508 miles (+652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    928427298166
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass91,856 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    518016907083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,433 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    450851849705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,026 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    861135505518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,624 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    894326727459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,484 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    475033781224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,623 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    181295712608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,068 miles (+11,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    582070536255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,926 miles (+3,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    679130844356
    • NoteExhaust clamp cracked on rear box
  15. Pass69,236 miles (+3,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    907663933370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass65,590 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    997502842392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,826 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,826 miles
    Test number
    917850431332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,271 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    203552740327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,319 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    621004949308
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  20. Pass46,319 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    742254049379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,870 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    270165448375
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brakes imbalanced
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) in centre of tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner and outer edges
  22. Fail39,870 miles (+6,979)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    281995348319
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brakes imbalanced
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) in centre of tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner and outer edges
  23. Pass32,891 miles (+7,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    463920047492
    • NoteN/s indicator repeater colour fading
  24. Pass25,496 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    662047226379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,745 miles
    Test number
    970298325351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K33 VBM

Does K33 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 VBM is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 VBM?
The MOT on K33 VBM is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 VBM done?
K33 VBM was recorded at 95,441 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has K33 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 VBM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K33 VBM 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 VBM find?
K33 VBM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has oil seepage.

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