BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S33 BBJMOT history
S33 BBJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 143,887 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 BBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 BBJ was last recorded at 143,887 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 143,475 miles · 3 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 412 miles
- Average per year
- 4,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 143,887 miles
- 2023 – 143,475 miles
- 2022 – 143,358 miles
- 2021 – 142,834 miles
- 2020 – 136,542 miles
- 2019 – 127,910 miles
- 2018 – 124,223 miles
- 2017 – 120,296 miles
- 2016 – 116,300 miles
- 2015 – 111,939 miles
- 2014 – 108,038 miles
- 2013 – 103,122 miles
- 2012 – 97,909 miles
- 2011 – 92,991 miles
- 2010 – 87,227 miles
- 2009 – 80,940 miles
- 2008 – 77,914 miles
- 2007 – 73,747 miles
- 2006 – 68,016 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Coolant leak
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,887 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 143,887 miles
- Test number
- 249847400646
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail143,887 miles (+412)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,887 miles
- Test number
- 179319023870
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass143,475 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 143,475 miles
- Test number
- 350889134041
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension units suffering light corrosion
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,461 miles (+103)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,461 miles
- Test number
- 498554459236
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension units suffering light corrosion
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,358 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 143,358 miles
- Test number
- 414811998117
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,358 miles (+524)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,358 miles
- Test number
- 292924970185
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,834 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 142,834 miles
- Test number
- 593678433864
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel stud missing
Fail142,834 miles (+6,292)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,834 miles
- Test number
- 542335268383
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel stud missing
Pass136,542 miles (+8,632)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 136,542 miles
- Test number
- 759191524188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,910 miles (+3,687)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 127,910 miles
- Test number
- 538049947452
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass124,223 miles (+3,927)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,223 miles
- Test number
- 113440457793
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,296 miles (+3,996)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 120,296 miles
- Test number
- 407938334854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,300 miles (+4,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 116,300 miles
- Test number
- 508220515152
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,939 miles (+3,901)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 111,939 miles
- Test number
- 345941675044
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass108,038 miles (+4,916)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 108,038 miles
- Test number
- 635386374061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass103,122 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 838724453079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,909 miles5 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 205377962072
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,909 miles (+4,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 585597262081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,991 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 92,991 miles
- Test number
- 759571771014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,227 miles (+6,287)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 87,227 miles
- Test number
- 123030570027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,940 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 80,940 miles
- Test number
- 663231069062
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail80,940 miles (+3,026)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,940 miles
- Test number
- 753621969077
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass77,914 miles (+4,167)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,914 miles
- Test number
- 170027468034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 73,747 miles
- Test number
- 602903577061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,747 miles (+5,731)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,747 miles
- Test number
- 210310167090
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,016 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 68,016 miles
- Test number
- 340379856098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,015 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,015 miles
- Test number
- 500438856007
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about S33 BBJ
- Does S33 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S33 BBJ expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S33 BBJ?
- The MOT on S33 BBJ expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S33 BBJ done?
- S33 BBJ was recorded at 143,887 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
- Has S33 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 BBJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S33 BBJ 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 S33 BBJ find?
- S33 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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