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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S33 BRVMOT history

S33 BRV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S33 BRV 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 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,118 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 BRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 BRV was last recorded at 105,118 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,088 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,118 miles
  • 2025 – 105,088 miles
  • 2022 – 105,048 miles
  • 2021 – 105,041 miles
  • 2020 – 98,070 miles
  • 2019 – 97,749 miles
  • 2018 – 96,288 miles
  • 2017 – 94,898 miles
  • 2016 – 93,362 miles
  • 2015 – 90,869 miles
  • 2014 – 89,613 miles
  • 2013 – 88,367 miles
  • 2012 – 87,526 miles
  • 2011 – 86,433 miles
  • 2010 – 84,833 miles
  • 2009 – 83,231 miles
  • 2008 – 78,741 miles
  • 2007 – 70,311 miles
  • 2006 – 63,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,118 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,118 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,118 miles
    Test number
    587336971030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,088 miles (+40)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    151434305826
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntake pipe cracking / perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,048 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    450090973085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,041 miles (+6,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,041 miles
    Test number
    963432544600
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,070 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    482684814603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,749 miles
    Test number
    681275772773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail97,749 miles (+1,461)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,749 miles
    Test number
    453769595045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,288 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,288 miles
    Test number
    467383082179
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail96,288 miles (+1,390)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,288 miles
    Test number
    816613918137
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass94,898 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    570429525025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,362 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    772422099286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    696785215283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail90,869 miles (+1,256)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    246215315223
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,613 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    635644334202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail88,367 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    548801133263
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass88,367 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    917991433282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass87,526 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    368837722433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail87,526 miles (+1,093)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    659137822236
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass86,433 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    899131231252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,833 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    240405930276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,231 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,231 miles
    Test number
    434296939216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,741 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    282393498169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,478 miles (+8,167)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    912894788174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass70,311 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    441064387102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    860981566292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 BRV

Does S33 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 BRV is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 BRV?
The MOT on S33 BRV is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 BRV done?
S33 BRV was recorded at 105,118 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has S33 BRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 BRV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S33 BRV 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 BRV find?
S33 BRV passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners; front suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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