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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S33 BWWMOT history

S33 BWW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

S33 BWW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,910 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 BWW was last recorded at 128,910 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2021: 125,683 miles, lower than 148,120 miles on 14 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,515 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,910 miles
  • 2024 – 127,515 miles
  • 2022 – 125,982 miles
  • 2021 – 125,686 miles
  • 2014 – 148,120 miles
  • 2012 – 145,609 miles
  • 2011 – 140,681 miles
  • 2010 – 134,430 miles
  • 2009 – 133,730 miles
  • 2007 – 113,601 miles
  • 2006 – 110,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,910 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,910 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,910 miles
    Test number
    189607363597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,515 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,515 miles
    Test number
    751424073302
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,982 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    410554701737
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,686 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    297158939760
    • 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))

  5. Fail125,683 miles (-22,437)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,683 miles
    Test number
    629069068295
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass148,120 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    106784934145
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass145,609 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,609 miles
    Test number
    118972442310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,681 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,681 miles
    Test number
    117321071104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,670 miles (+6,240)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,670 miles
    Test number
    659926661112
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass134,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    134,430 miles
    Test number
    203112370483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,430 miles (+700)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,430 miles
    Test number
    924332670163
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass133,730 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,730 miles
    Test number
    334609019269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,704 miles (+20,103)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,704 miles
    Test number
    333405219439
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom bull joints

  14. Pass113,601 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    113,601 miles
    Test number
    922054147200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    110,497 miles
    Test number
    373554216374
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail110,497 miles8 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,497 miles
    Test number
    802787206325
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre under body heat sheild damaged

Questions about S33 BWW

Does S33 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S33 BWW expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S33 BWW?
The MOT on S33 BWW expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S33 BWW done?
S33 BWW was recorded at 128,910 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 985 miles a year.
Has S33 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 BWW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S33 BWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S33 BWW find?
S33 BWW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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