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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S33 LLUMOT history

S33 LLU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S33 LLU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,086 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 LLU
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 LLU was last recorded at 157,086 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,402 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,684 miles
Average per year
11,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,086 miles
  • 2025 – 153,402 miles
  • 2024 – 153,370 miles
  • 2022 – 134,024 miles
  • 2021 – 122,658 miles
  • 2020 – 113,674 miles
  • 2019 – 102,004 miles
  • 2018 – 82,794 miles
  • 2017 – 72,780 miles
  • 2016 – 54,412 miles
  • 2015 – 33,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,086 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,086 miles (+3,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,086 miles
    Test number
    693740090253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass153,402 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,402 miles
    Test number
    997563112562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail153,370 miles (+8,199)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    271059122630
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass145,171 miles (+11,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,171 miles
    Test number
    851191299713
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
  5. Pass134,024 miles (+11,366)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    407514115420
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass122,658 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    701529670308
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail122,602 miles (+8,928)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    751274791487
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,674 miles (+11,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,674 miles
    Test number
    705194030704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,004 miles
    Test number
    441415149313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail102,004 miles (+19,210)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,004 miles
    Test number
    420298717174
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass82,794 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    227218173175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,787 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    566304407540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,780 miles (+18,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    472965328491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    888071811826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,412 miles (+21,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    764835810512
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass33,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    686272575084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,381 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    909692875076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S33 LLU

Does S33 LLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 LLU is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 LLU?
The MOT on S33 LLU is valid until 9 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 LLU done?
S33 LLU was recorded at 157,086 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 11,430 miles a year.
Has S33 LLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 LLU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 LLU 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 LLU find?
S33 LLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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