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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

KSY 33MOT history

KSY 33 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

KSY 33 black 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,387 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSY 33
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSY 33 was last recorded at 55,387 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,240 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,387 miles
  • 2025 – 55,240 miles
  • 2023 – 55,025 miles
  • 2019 – 54,872 miles
  • 2018 – 54,766 miles
  • 2017 – 54,716 miles
  • 2016 – 54,403 miles
  • 2015 – 53,365 miles
  • 2014 – 52,377 miles
  • 2013 – 51,487 miles
  • 2012 – 51,132 miles
  • 2009 – 51,127 miles
  • 2008 – 50,124 miles
  • 2007 – 49,709 miles
  • 2006 – 45,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,387 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres dated 2008.
  • AdvisoryMIL does not illuminate.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,387 miles (+147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    673722827996
    • AdvisoryAll tyres dated 2008.
    • AdvisoryMIL does not illuminate.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass55,240 miles (+215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    436362567655
    • AdvisoryAll tyres dated '08
    • AdvisoryMIL does not illuminate.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass55,025 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    943247432091
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass54,872 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    377347959262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,766 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    380408733051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,716 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    629284033267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,403 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    749386029110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,365 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    437621635151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,377 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,377 miles
    Test number
    559425024163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,487 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    878778993064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,132 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    859513392027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,127 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    950249749142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,124 miles (+415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,124 miles
    Test number
    451227258189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass49,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    114053827137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    991013827116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail49,705 miles (+4,403)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    981260727154
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    671600906144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,302 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    301300806160
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about KSY 33

What vehicle is registration KSY 33 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSY 33 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KSY 33 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSY 33 is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSY 33?
The MOT on KSY 33 is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSY 33 done?
KSY 33 was recorded at 55,387 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 506 miles a year.
Has KSY 33 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSY 33 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2007.
Has the mileage on KSY 33 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 KSY 33 find?
KSY 33 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: all tyres dated 2008.; mil does not illuminate.; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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