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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

S33 RPCMOT history

S33 RPC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S33 RPC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,330 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 RPC was last recorded at 142,330 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,702 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,628 miles
Average per year
6,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,330 miles
  • 2024 – 137,702 miles
  • 2023 – 132,087 miles
  • 2022 – 126,502 miles
  • 2021 – 118,788 miles
  • 2020 – 112,504 miles
  • 2019 – 106,419 miles
  • 2018 – 100,916 miles
  • 2017 – 96,509 miles
  • 2016 – 90,366 miles
  • 2015 – 84,377 miles
  • 2014 – 79,410 miles
  • 2013 – 71,759 miles
  • 2012 – 64,349 miles
  • 2011 – 53,124 miles
  • 2010 – 44,204 miles
  • 2009 – 33,995 miles
  • 2008 – 25,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,330 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,330 miles (+4,628)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,330 miles
    Test number
    703913374331
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,702 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,702 miles
    Test number
    806117876093
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail137,681 miles (+5,594)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,681 miles
    Test number
    929363082408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass132,087 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    532516718402
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail132,087 miles (+5,585)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    467842632288
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass126,502 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    412941490448
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail126,502 miles (+7,714)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    501372397876
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass118,788 miles (+6,284)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,788 miles
    Test number
    881486215607
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass112,504 miles (+6,085)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    450373465443
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,419 miles (+5,503)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    320403927972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,916 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    854161950126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,509 miles (+6,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,509 miles
    Test number
    987197797345
    • AdvisoryUneven front tyre wear, keep under observation.

  13. Pass90,366 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    503289016464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,377 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    634958308800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,410 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    438295544471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,225 miles (+7,466)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    287713734329
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass71,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    468493833385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail71,759 miles (+7,410)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    645453333325
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass64,349 miles (+855)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    769646042301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres have age cracks, and small cuts to center tread no cords showing.

  20. Pass63,494 miles (+10,370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    576599312342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,124 miles (+8,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,124 miles
    Test number
    416049711412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail44,204 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    453446210465
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass44,204 miles (+10,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    953366010300
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass33,995 miles (+8,166)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,995 miles
    Test number
    533342129321
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate

  25. Pass25,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,829 miles
    Test number
    963599028300
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S33 RPC

Does S33 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 RPC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S33 RPC?
The MOT on S33 RPC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 RPC done?
S33 RPC was recorded at 142,330 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,877 miles a year.
Has S33 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 RPC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 RPC 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 RPC find?
S33 RPC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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