BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
S33 SDKMOT history
S33 SDK is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 174,648 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 SDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 SDK was last recorded at 174,648 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,422 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,226 miles
- Average per year
- 8,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,648 miles
- 2025 – 169,422 miles
- 2024 – 164,049 miles
- 2023 – 152,877 miles
- 2022 – 137,520 miles
- 2021 – 118,146 miles
- 2020 – 107,424 miles
- 2019 – 103,822 miles
- 2018 – 101,938 miles
- 2017 – 100,936 miles
- 2016 – 97,405 miles
- 2015 – 91,984 miles
- 2014 – 88,005 miles
- 2013 – 82,702 miles
- 2012 – 70,367 miles
- 2011 – 55,604 miles
- 2010 – 41,407 miles
- 2009 – 33,678 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,648 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,648 miles (+5,226)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 174,648 miles
- Test number
- 279358030593
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass169,422 miles (+140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 169,422 miles
- Test number
- 342547262104
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,282 miles (+5,233)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,282 miles
- Test number
- 266472462551
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass164,049 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 164,049 miles
- Test number
- 786338649091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail164,047 miles (+11,170)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,047 miles
- Test number
- 301102476987
- 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass152,877 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,877 miles
- Test number
- 989513095579
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail152,876 miles (+15,356)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,876 miles
- Test number
- 605731818609
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass137,520 miles (+19,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 137,520 miles
- Test number
- 927785471396
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,146 miles (+10,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 118,146 miles
- Test number
- 989244701592
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass107,424 miles (+3,602)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 107,424 miles
- Test number
- 961702184028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass103,822 miles (+1,884)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 103,822 miles
- Test number
- 319948144142
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front & Rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,938 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 101,938 miles
- Test number
- 237331280223
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,938 miles (+1,002)4 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,938 miles
- Test number
- 169643484357
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid converted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid converted (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,936 miles (+3,531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 100,936 miles
- Test number
- 754510121512
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,405 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 97,405 miles
- Test number
- 447236784308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,984 miles (+3,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 91,984 miles
- Test number
- 827847584823
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly cracked
Pass88,005 miles (+5,303)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,005 miles
- Test number
- 379149834228
- NoteOffside rear seatbelt slow in retraction
Pass82,702 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 82,702 miles
- Test number
- 355336443259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,701 miles (+12,334)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,701 miles
- Test number
- 377421043436
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass70,367 miles (+14,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,367 miles
- Test number
- 279792972257
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,604 miles (+14,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,604 miles
- Test number
- 386987271470
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,407 miles (+7,729)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,407 miles
- Test number
- 391181680230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,678 miles
- Test number
- 681446969207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S33 SDK
- Does S33 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 SDK is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S33 SDK?
- The MOT on S33 SDK is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S33 SDK done?
- S33 SDK was recorded at 174,648 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 8,258 miles a year.
- Has S33 SDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 SDK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S33 SDK 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 SDK find?
- S33 SDK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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