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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T33 LXMMOT history

T33 LXM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
172,280 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 LXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 LXM was last recorded at 172,280 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,207 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,280 miles
  • 2024 – 172,207 miles
  • 2022 – 166,822 miles
  • 2021 – 160,075 miles
  • 2020 – 149,810 miles
  • 2019 – 148,460 miles
  • 2018 – 145,501 miles
  • 2016 – 144,233 miles
  • 2015 – 140,493 miles
  • 2014 – 138,535 miles
  • 2012 – 138,291 miles
  • 2010 – 137,435 miles
  • 2009 – 136,588 miles
  • 2008 – 134,622 miles
  • 2007 – 132,452 miles
  • 2006 – 130,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,280 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear differential noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,280 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    172,280 miles
    Test number
    765161824804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,207 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,207 miles
    Test number
    274936865408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,822 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,822 miles
    Test number
    172896917310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,075 miles (+10,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,075 miles
    Test number
    759990608890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,810 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,810 miles
    Test number
    846682033325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,460 miles (+2,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,460 miles
    Test number
    804764921225
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass145,501 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,501 miles
    Test number
    733294461379
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
  8. Fail145,490 miles (+1,257)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,490 miles
    Test number
    532551131820
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
  9. Pass144,233 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,233 miles
    Test number
    861420619926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,493 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    140,493 miles
    Test number
    809309904682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,535 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,535 miles
    Test number
    528204924288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,291 miles (+856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,291 miles
    Test number
    876961822151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass137,435 miles (+847)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    137,435 miles
    Test number
    543808120308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWater ingress into headlamps
  14. Pass136,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    136,588 miles
    Test number
    974026439310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,588 miles (+1,966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,588 miles
    Test number
    852503229385
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass134,622 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    134,622 miles
    Test number
    791717538370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,452 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    132,452 miles
    Test number
    573865797289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    423214536493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T33 LXM

Does T33 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T33 LXM expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T33 LXM?
The MOT on T33 LXM expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T33 LXM done?
T33 LXM was recorded at 172,280 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has T33 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 LXM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T33 LXM 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 LXM find?
T33 LXM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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