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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

L33 RTWMOT history

L33 RTW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

L33 RTW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
145,921 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L33 RTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L33 RTW was last recorded at 145,921 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 7,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,480 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,441 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,921 miles
  • 2024 – 138,480 miles
  • 2023 – 132,396 miles
  • 2021 – 128,863 miles
  • 2019 – 111,722 miles
  • 2018 – 102,566 miles
  • 2017 – 93,400 miles
  • 2016 – 87,159 miles
  • 2015 – 76,818 miles
  • 2014 – 68,182 miles
  • 2013 – 59,891 miles
  • 2012 – 50,802 miles
  • 2011 – 41,764 miles
  • 2010 – 29,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,921 miles (+7,441)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,921 miles
    Test number
    943752993784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,480 miles (+6,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,480 miles
    Test number
    250889006930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,396 miles (+3,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    180508072988
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,863 miles (+17,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,863 miles
    Test number
    751912836037
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,722 miles (+9,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,722 miles
    Test number
    662311140770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,566 miles (+9,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    746569970421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass93,400 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    697560962624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,159 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    496651256354
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail87,158 miles (+10,340)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    697490468410
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass76,818 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    952946275092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass68,182 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,182 miles
    Test number
    937060804395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,891 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    116685003356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,802 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    146337202367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    138689611380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail41,764 miles (+12,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    835709811367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    322893730317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail29,485 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    611183030326
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L33 RTW

Does L33 RTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L33 RTW expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L33 RTW?
The MOT on L33 RTW expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L33 RTW done?
L33 RTW was recorded at 145,921 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has L33 RTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L33 RTW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L33 RTW 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 L33 RTW find?
L33 RTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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