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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S33 YAMMOT history

S33 YAM is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

S33 YAM purple 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,322 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 YAM was last recorded at 84,322 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,091 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,322 miles
  • 2025 – 84,091 miles
  • 2022 – 84,020 miles
  • 2020 – 83,033 miles
  • 2019 – 82,062 miles
  • 2018 – 80,669 miles
  • 2017 – 80,541 miles
  • 2016 – 78,877 miles
  • 2015 – 77,100 miles
  • 2014 – 72,715 miles
  • 2013 – 68,720 miles
  • 2012 – 61,529 miles
  • 2011 – 55,551 miles
  • 2010 – 54,923 miles
  • 2009 – 52,094 miles
  • 2008 – 46,253 miles
  • 2007 – 42,061 miles
  • 2006 – 37,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,322 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,322 miles (+231)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,322 miles
    Test number
    283832668916
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,091 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    288639636094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,020 miles (+987)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    413032283686
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,033 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,033 miles
    Test number
    509627378621
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,062 miles (+1,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    712786857953
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass80,669 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    153672464826
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,541 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,541 miles
    Test number
    708190219483
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass78,877 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    343289529052
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass77,100 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    796743745112
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass72,715 miles (+3,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    139913044194
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass68,720 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    689594723151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,529 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    487529502132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,551 miles (+628)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,551 miles
    Test number
    287460911464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass54,923 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    113444800207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,894 miles (+2,800)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,894 miles
    Test number
    251440200237
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass52,094 miles (+5,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    590580119246
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass46,253 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,253 miles
    Test number
    604301118271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,061 miles (+4,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,061 miles
    Test number
    800977007211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,201 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,201 miles
    Test number
    950861806254
    • NoteSCREW IN THE TREAD OF THE N/S/F TYRE

Questions about S33 YAM

Does S33 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 YAM is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 YAM?
The MOT on S33 YAM is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 YAM done?
S33 YAM was recorded at 84,322 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has S33 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 YAM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on S33 YAM 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 YAM find?
S33 YAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen wiper blade defective both.

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