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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T33 LPJMOT history

T33 LPJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
176,252 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 LPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 LPJ was last recorded at 176,252 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,196 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
6,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,252 miles
  • 2022 – 166,962 miles
  • 2021 – 158,471 miles
  • 2020 – 147,906 miles
  • 2019 – 134,045 miles
  • 2017 – 115,265 miles
  • 2016 – 113,761 miles
  • 2015 – 112,012 miles
  • 2014 – 109,566 miles
  • 2013 – 107,231 miles
  • 2012 – 102,431 miles
  • 2011 – 95,622 miles
  • 2010 – 90,188 miles
  • 2009 – 84,099 miles
  • 2008 – 74,850 miles
  • 2007 – 69,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,252 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Few (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,252 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,252 miles
    Test number
    793530413700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Few (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,196 miles (+9,234)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,196 miles
    Test number
    226778946313
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Few (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,962 miles
    Test number
    571280188794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,962 miles (+8,491)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,962 miles
    Test number
    936478665033
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass158,471 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,471 miles
    Test number
    602830056266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,906 miles
    Test number
    781224354662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail147,906 miles (+13,861)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,906 miles
    Test number
    102626487284
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass134,045 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    779895179396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel left in hand brake

  9. Fail134,022 miles (+18,757)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    214521266160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,265 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    361504208966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,075 miles (+1,314)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,075 miles
    Test number
    458748992048
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on

  12. Pass113,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,761 miles
    Test number
    146368054704
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail113,761 miles (+1,749)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,761 miles
    Test number
    991666433205
    • FailureBattery insecure rear box corroded (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass112,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    259297997146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,012 miles (+2,446)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    393889267838
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass109,566 miles (+2,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,566 miles
    Test number
    305243224368
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    726721113356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,231 miles (+4,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    537901213377
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass102,431 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,431 miles
    Test number
    487115332310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,622 miles (+5,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    207089401362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass90,188 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    494518910328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,099 miles (+9,249)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    970844039376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s handbrake effiency well below effiency of n/s will need some attention in the very near future

  23. Pass74,850 miles (+5,516)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,850 miles
    Test number
    523612028348
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

  24. Pass69,334 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    333413787256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    330198587024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,702 miles (+1,059)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    180786187406
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass64,643 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    592405867024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,807 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    960307757097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T33 LPJ

Does T33 LPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T33 LPJ expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T33 LPJ?
The MOT on T33 LPJ expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T33 LPJ done?
T33 LPJ was recorded at 176,252 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 6,995 miles a year.
Has T33 LPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 LPJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T33 LPJ 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 T33 LPJ find?
T33 LPJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases few; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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