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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S33 OAMMOT history

S33 OAM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 340,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S33 OAM blue 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
340,800 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 OAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 OAM was last recorded at 340,800 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 9,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
331,762 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,038 miles
Average per year
12,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 340,800 miles
  • 2025 – 331,762 miles
  • 2024 – 318,965 miles
  • 2023 – 306,820 miles
  • 2022 – 298,097 miles
  • 2021 – 287,126 miles
  • 2020 – 280,508 miles
  • 2019 – 271,438 miles
  • 2018 – 255,170 miles
  • 2017 – 242,584 miles
  • 2016 – 223,403 miles
  • 2015 – 200,387 miles
  • 2014 – 188,588 miles
  • 2012 – 174,168 miles
  • 2011 – 163,504 miles
  • 2010 – 149,903 miles
  • 2009 – 131,911 miles
  • 2008 – 118,741 miles
  • 2007 – 106,766 miles
  • 2006 – 99,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass340,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass340,800 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    340,800 miles
    Test number
    342661314820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail340,800 miles (+9,038)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,800 miles
    Test number
    449368676669
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass331,762 miles (+12,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    331,762 miles
    Test number
    514561004062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass318,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    318,965 miles
    Test number
    928526587444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail318,965 miles (+12,145)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,965 miles
    Test number
    529385216816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass306,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    306,820 miles
    Test number
    749597549229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill on the jacking points (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  7. Fail306,820 miles (+8,723)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,820 miles
    Test number
    284879368193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill on the jacking points (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  8. Pass298,097 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    298,097 miles
    Test number
    194048196756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass287,126 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    287,126 miles
    Test number
    240411225353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass280,508 miles (+106)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    280,508 miles
    Test number
    543232082940
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail280,402 miles (+8,964)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,402 miles
    Test number
    381220170176
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass271,438 miles (+16,268)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    271,438 miles
    Test number
    481803200026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass255,170 miles (+12,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    255,170 miles
    Test number
    332574505349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass242,584 miles (+19,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    242,584 miles
    Test number
    969486835905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D)bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass223,403 miles (+23,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    223,403 miles
    Test number
    854400205446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass200,387 miles (+11,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    200,387 miles
    Test number
    177612455068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass188,588 miles (+14,420)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    188,588 miles
    Test number
    455322864092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass174,168 miles (+10,664)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    174,168 miles
    Test number
    609829572217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight binding nearside front

  19. Pass163,504 miles (+13,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    163,504 miles
    Test number
    859524271247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass149,903 miles (+17,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    149,903 miles
    Test number
    174970980210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass131,911 miles (+13,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    313340489263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass118,741 miles (+11,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    118,741 miles
    Test number
    931898478205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,766 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    322542787228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    462608696100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 OAM

Does S33 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 OAM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 OAM?
The MOT on S33 OAM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 OAM done?
S33 OAM was recorded at 340,800 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 12,302 miles a year.
Has S33 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 OAM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S33 OAM 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 OAM find?
S33 OAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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