
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S33 GLXMOT history
S33 GLX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,487 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 194,487 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,830 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 GLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 GLX was last recorded at 194,487 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,486 miles · 15 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 12,830 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,487 miles
- 2024 – 180,801 miles
- 2023 – 164,210 miles
- 2022 – 144,539 miles
- 2021 – 133,015 miles
- 2020 – 128,452 miles
- 2019 – 115,143 miles
- 2018 – 104,476 miles
- 2017 – 96,019 miles
- 2016 – 83,752 miles
- 2015 – 61,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,487 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 194,487 miles
- Test number
- 808878386334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail194,486 miles (+13,685)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,486 miles
- Test number
- 920682631087
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,801 miles
- Test number
- 974150097338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,801 miles (+16,591)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,801 miles
- Test number
- 691313854970
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,210 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 164,210 miles
- Test number
- 143169254935
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail164,210 miles (+19,671)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,210 miles
- Test number
- 564359991395
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass144,539 miles (+11,524)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 144,539 miles
- Test number
- 665454884686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,015 miles (+4,563)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 133,015 miles
- Test number
- 384527391204
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,452 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,452 miles
- Test number
- 839967530945
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail128,452 miles (+13,309)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,452 miles
- Test number
- 570804791010
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass115,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,143 miles
- Test number
- 813128098141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,143 miles (+10,667)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,143 miles
- Test number
- 901740269563
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass104,476 miles (+8,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 104,476 miles
- Test number
- 921035060080
- AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass96,019 miles (+12,267)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,019 miles
- Test number
- 809280077063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,752 miles (+21,974)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 83,752 miles
- Test number
- 246174038393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Pass61,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,778 miles
- Test number
- 557507895133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,778 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,778 miles
- Test number
- 779067095190
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about S33 GLX
- Does S33 GLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 GLX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S33 GLX?
- The MOT on S33 GLX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S33 GLX done?
- S33 GLX was recorded at 194,487 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 12,830 miles a year.
- Has S33 GLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 GLX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S33 GLX 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 GLX find?
- S33 GLX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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