BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
T33 LWAMOT history
T33 LWA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,223 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,223 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T33 LWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T33 LWA was last recorded at 134,223 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,723 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,500 miles
- Average per year
- 10,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,223 miles
- 2025 – 129,723 miles
- 2024 – 126,336 miles
- 2023 – 118,547 miles
- 2022 – 104,655 miles
- 2021 – 85,395 miles
- 2020 – 68,711 miles
- 2019 – 53,238 miles
- 2018 – 45,285 miles
- 2017 – 37,572 miles
- 2016 – 29,236 miles
- 2015 – 21,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,223 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible pipe from cat braking up
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front head lights moving up and down continuously
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,223 miles (+4,500)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,223 miles
- Test number
- 585760970546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass129,723 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 129,723 miles
- Test number
- 387367011572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,712 miles (+3,376)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,712 miles
- Test number
- 587253862037
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass126,336 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,336 miles
- Test number
- 350914329637
- MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible pipe from cat braking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront head lights moving up and down continuously
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail126,336 miles (+7,789)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,336 miles
- Test number
- 317985720251
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible pipe from cat braking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront head lights moving up and down continuously
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass118,547 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 118,547 miles
- Test number
- 658821707383
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken, unlikely to disassemble (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront flexible joint deteriorating but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail118,547 miles (+13,892)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,547 miles
- Test number
- 634401269685
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken, unlikely to disassemble (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront flexible joint deteriorating but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,655 miles (+19,260)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 104,655 miles
- Test number
- 650601890997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,395 miles (+16,684)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,395 miles
- Test number
- 993489125491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,711 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,711 miles
- Test number
- 914246743644
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust clamp fractured but exhaust secure
Fail68,711 miles (+15,473)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,711 miles
- Test number
- 286590350488
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust clamp fractured but exhaust secure
Pass53,238 miles (+7,953)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 53,238 miles
- Test number
- 924077366657
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner portion main tread depth is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner portion main tread depth is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,285 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 45,285 miles
- Test number
- 492470971568
- AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail45,274 miles (+7,702)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,274 miles
- Test number
- 611194716336
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass37,572 miles (+8,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 997296144687
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass29,236 miles (+7,889)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 29,236 miles
- Test number
- 421317872986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 21,347 miles
- Test number
- 758454915042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T33 LWA
- Does T33 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 LWA is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T33 LWA?
- The MOT on T33 LWA is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T33 LWA done?
- T33 LWA was recorded at 134,223 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 10,102 miles a year.
- Has T33 LWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T33 LWA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T33 LWA 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 LWA find?
- T33 LWA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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