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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S33 XCAMOT history

S33 XCA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S33 XCA black 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,933 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 XCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 XCA was last recorded at 163,933 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 7,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,395 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,538 miles
Average per year
8,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,933 miles
  • 2024 – 156,395 miles
  • 2023 – 148,409 miles
  • 2022 – 143,569 miles
  • 2021 – 137,536 miles
  • 2020 – 132,305 miles
  • 2019 – 123,011 miles
  • 2018 – 116,754 miles
  • 2017 – 110,278 miles
  • 2016 – 91,869 miles
  • 2015 – 86,311 miles
  • 2014 – 73,981 miles
  • 2013 – 65,333 miles
  • 2012 – 52,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,933 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,933 miles (+7,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,933 miles
    Test number
    541275997915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass156,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,395 miles
    Test number
    627574816017
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Fail156,395 miles (+7,986)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,395 miles
    Test number
    324642907991
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass148,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,409 miles
    Test number
    139381739581
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail148,409 miles (+4,840)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,409 miles
    Test number
    991074089090
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass143,569 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,569 miles
    Test number
    648619589901
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail143,569 miles (+6,033)1 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,569 miles
    Test number
    127429913954
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass137,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,536 miles
    Test number
    756316131111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail137,536 miles (+5,231)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,536 miles
    Test number
    278224246223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,305 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    324914854550
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail132,305 miles (+9,294)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    729867779011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass123,011 miles (+6,257)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    888223970232
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass116,754 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,754 miles
    Test number
    326158052897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail116,752 miles (+6,474)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,752 miles
    Test number
    195041669555
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass110,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    802320302345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,278 miles (+18,409)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    854360847582
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass91,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    528838002901
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  18. Fail91,869 miles (+5,558)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    510036725382
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  19. Pass86,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    837398115197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,310 miles (+12,329)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    815378315184
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass73,981 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    435103394088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,333 miles (+12,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    489560833138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    286612942176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 XCA

Does S33 XCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 XCA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 XCA?
The MOT on S33 XCA is valid until 21 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 XCA done?
S33 XCA was recorded at 163,933 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,119 miles a year.
Has S33 XCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 XCA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 XCA 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 XCA find?
S33 XCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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