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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T33 MEYMOT history

T33 MEY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,428 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 MEY was last recorded at 169,428 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,121 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
13,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,428 miles
  • 2024 – 162,354 miles
  • 2023 – 148,163 miles
  • 2022 – 134,585 miles
  • 2021 – 121,463 miles
  • 2020 – 109,084 miles
  • 2019 – 89,658 miles
  • 2018 – 73,006 miles
  • 2017 – 56,004 miles
  • 2016 – 38,812 miles
  • 2015 – 25,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,428 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge + cuts in tread but not showing cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,428 miles (+307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,428 miles
    Test number
    615179747795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail169,121 miles (+6,767)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,121 miles
    Test number
    442754684253
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping off undertray and under car covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass162,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    846555207732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail162,348 miles (+14,185)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,348 miles
    Test number
    856211167548
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass148,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,163 miles
    Test number
    950910598011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,160 miles (+13,575)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,160 miles
    Test number
    875034745270
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. Pass134,585 miles (+13,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,585 miles
    Test number
    268710780216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass121,463 miles (+12,379)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    566409369189
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass109,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    381724669749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail109,084 miles (+19,426)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    153376808111
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass89,658 miles (+16,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,658 miles
    Test number
    254714615126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass73,006 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    258506471099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge + cuts in tread but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail72,916 miles (+16,912)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    335683738282
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge + cuts in tread but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass56,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    414380235345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,004 miles (+17,192)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    344960649416
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass38,812 miles (+13,172)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,812 miles
    Test number
    421931334200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    417667775194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,640 miles3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    868407775112
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T33 MEY

Does T33 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 MEY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 MEY?
The MOT on T33 MEY is valid until 11 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 MEY done?
T33 MEY was recorded at 169,428 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 13,425 miles a year.
Has T33 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 MEY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T33 MEY 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 MEY find?
T33 MEY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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