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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

S33 HSGMOT history

S33 HSG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S33 HSG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,230 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 HSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 HSG was last recorded at 161,230 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,328 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,902 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,230 miles
  • 2025 – 158,328 miles
  • 2024 – 154,020 miles
  • 2023 – 149,123 miles
  • 2022 – 145,089 miles
  • 2021 – 141,738 miles
  • 2020 – 137,157 miles
  • 2019 – 131,635 miles
  • 2018 – 124,107 miles
  • 2017 – 113,887 miles
  • 2016 – 105,484 miles
  • 2015 – 101,038 miles
  • 2014 – 94,570 miles
  • 2013 – 86,248 miles
  • 2012 – 76,400 miles
  • 2010 – 66,622 miles
  • 2008 – 64,589 miles
  • 2007 – 61,173 miles
  • 2006 – 48,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,230 miles (+2,902)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,230 miles
    Test number
    269596837704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,328 miles (+4,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,328 miles
    Test number
    902389814873
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass154,020 miles (+174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,020 miles
    Test number
    303866859008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,846 miles (+4,723)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,846 miles
    Test number
    133286636949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,123 miles (+4,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    491706498927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,089 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    526966679615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail145,079 miles (+3,341)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,079 miles
    Test number
    579696228620
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass141,738 miles (+4,581)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,738 miles
    Test number
    882515976478
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass137,157 miles (+5,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,157 miles
    Test number
    872154466483
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,635 miles (+7,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,635 miles
    Test number
    523582133257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,107 miles (+10,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,107 miles
    Test number
    398119348165
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass113,887 miles (+8,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,887 miles
    Test number
    948994691959
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass105,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    943743740308
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on

  14. Fail105,484 miles (+4,446)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    211921884611
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on

  15. Pass101,038 miles (+6,468)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,038 miles
    Test number
    615589315010
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass94,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    997880734012
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail94,570 miles (+8,322)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    188430934484
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass86,248 miles (+9,848)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,248 miles
    Test number
    128687003010
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSlight wear noted to both front wishbones rear bushes.

  19. Pass76,400 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    126092112097
    • NoteSlight wear noted to both front wishbones rear bushes.

  20. Fail76,398 miles (+9,776)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,398 miles
    Test number
    906241712013
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDrivers door exterior handle operation stiff,requires investigation.
    • NoteSlight wear noted to both front wishbones rear bushes.

  21. Pass66,622 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    850025460338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,590 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    113294510420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,589 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    100853358306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    632290618007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,348 miles (+2,175)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    354279508007
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass61,173 miles (+13,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    301146557240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,033 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,033 miles
    Test number
    302868146259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,023 miles (+4,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    312961246288
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass43,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    103352156491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 HSG

Does S33 HSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 HSG is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 HSG?
The MOT on S33 HSG is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 HSG done?
S33 HSG was recorded at 161,230 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has S33 HSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 HSG has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 HSG 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 HSG find?
S33 HSG passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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