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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.

S33 GLX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass194,487 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass180,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,801 miles
    Test number
    974150097338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass144,539 miles (+11,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,539 miles
    Test number
    665454884686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass115,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    813128098141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass96,019 miles (+12,267)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,019 miles
    Test number
    809280077063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass61,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    557507895133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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