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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S33 GRVMOT history

S33 GRV is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,249 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 GRV was last recorded at 166,249 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 4,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2017: 147,670 miles, lower than 149,011 miles on 20 Oct 2016.

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
161,595 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,654 miles
Average per year
5,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,249 miles
  • 2025 – 161,595 miles
  • 2024 – 156,484 miles
  • 2023 – 154,283 miles
  • 2022 – 152,409 miles
  • 2021 – 151,711 miles
  • 2019 – 150,638 miles
  • 2018 – 149,017 miles
  • 2017 – 147,670 miles
  • 2016 – 149,011 miles
  • 2015 – 145,006 miles
  • 2014 – 135,959 miles
  • 2013 – 123,761 miles
  • 2012 – 107,713 miles
  • 2011 – 87,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,249 miles (+4,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,249 miles
    Test number
    467172957840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,595 miles (+5,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    990489378487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,484 miles (+2,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,484 miles
    Test number
    671745783615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,283 miles (+1,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,283 miles
    Test number
    114179904992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass152,409 miles (+698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,409 miles
    Test number
    656888971615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass151,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    137888186565
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,709 miles (+1,071)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,709 miles
    Test number
    764697007613
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,638 miles
    Test number
    944338047042
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most hub bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail150,633 miles (+1,616)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,633 miles
    Test number
    812562421322
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most hub bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass149,017 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,017 miles
    Test number
    313493703205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,001 miles (+1,331)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,001 miles
    Test number
    509970093387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass147,670 miles (-1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    208889077197
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads cracking and worn badly on outside edge
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass149,011 miles (+4,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,011 miles
    Test number
    944605550835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer edge of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass145,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,006 miles
    Test number
    144659492013
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail145,006 miles (+9,047)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,006 miles
    Test number
    545591197958
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass135,959 miles (+12,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    135,959 miles
    Test number
    589428644231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass123,761 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,761 miles
    Test number
    327572663474
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail123,761 miles (+16,048)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,761 miles
    Test number
    796542663208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass107,713 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    268575452271
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the edges

  20. Fail107,713 miles (+19,823)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    299854952212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the edges

  21. Pass87,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    429424901490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 GRV

Does S33 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 GRV is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 GRV?
The MOT on S33 GRV is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 GRV done?
S33 GRV was recorded at 166,249 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,505 miles a year.
Has S33 GRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 GRV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S33 GRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S33 GRV find?
S33 GRV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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