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BMW 3 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S33 NDDMOT history

S33 NDD is a brown diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S33 NDD brown BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
185,991 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 NDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 NDD was last recorded at 185,991 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,983 miles · 24 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
12,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,991 miles
  • 2025 – 176,954 miles
  • 2024 – 172,299 miles
  • 2023 – 167,503 miles
  • 2022 – 153,207 miles
  • 2021 – 136,812 miles
  • 2019 – 115,360 miles
  • 2018 – 100,817 miles
  • 2017 – 88,545 miles
  • 2016 – 71,034 miles
  • 2015 – 52,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,991 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,991 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    185,991 miles
    Test number
    951293917262
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,983 miles (+9,029)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,983 miles
    Test number
    741102765162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,954 miles (+329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,954 miles
    Test number
    313336207192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail176,625 miles (+4,326)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,625 miles
    Test number
    653033023827
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake calliper not correct (nearside fitted to offside)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,299 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,299 miles
    Test number
    729179842322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,278 miles (+4,775)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,278 miles
    Test number
    696421623788
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF front lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,503 miles (+14,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,503 miles
    Test number
    557513879956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,207 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,207 miles
    Test number
    255311899607
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential

  9. Fail153,207 miles (+16,395)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,207 miles
    Test number
    495520573282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential

  10. Pass136,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,812 miles
    Test number
    418658506685
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail136,806 miles (+21,446)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,806 miles
    Test number
    439352343981
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,360 miles (+14,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,360 miles
    Test number
    684182248946
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers misting oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  13. Pass100,817 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    722732001345
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around diff
    • AdvisoryUndertray installed

  14. Fail100,817 miles (+12,272)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    692692759135
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around diff
    • AdvisoryUndertray installed

  15. Pass88,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    682290646320
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking

  16. Fail88,545 miles (+17,511)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    827093582965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking

  17. Pass71,034 miles (+18,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    599147227309
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  18. Pass52,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    738501095114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S33 NDD

Does S33 NDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 NDD is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 NDD?
The MOT on S33 NDD is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 NDD done?
S33 NDD was recorded at 185,991 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 12,672 miles a year.
Has S33 NDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 NDD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S33 NDD 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 NDD find?
S33 NDD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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