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BMW 218

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V33 AECMOT history

V33 AEC is a blue diesel BMW 218 first used on 2 Jan 2015. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 157,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

V33 AEC blue BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 2 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,900 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 AEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 AEC was last recorded at 157,900 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 5,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,570 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,330 miles
Average per year
12,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,900 miles
  • 2024 – 152,570 miles
  • 2023 – 144,255 miles
  • 2022 – 134,568 miles
  • 2021 – 117,216 miles
  • 2020 – 30,718 miles
  • 2018 – 89,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,900 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,900 miles (+5,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,900 miles
    Test number
    522833929362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass152,570 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,570 miles
    Test number
    729670143731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail152,567 miles (+20)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,567 miles
    Test number
    331907056776
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail152,547 miles (+8,292)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,547 miles
    Test number
    695421729609
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r, n/s/r inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted.
  5. Pass144,255 miles (+9,687)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,255 miles
    Test number
    138830200382
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass134,568 miles (+17,352)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    349476014493
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass117,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    316948424212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail117,216 miles (+86,498)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    476162666701
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass30,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    744318289228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,400 miles (+9,287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    120800043354
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass89,113 miles (+24,457)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    417612611238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  12. Pass64,656 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    715047389033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V33 AEC

Does V33 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V33 AEC expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V33 AEC?
The MOT on V33 AEC expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V33 AEC done?
V33 AEC was recorded at 157,900 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 12,073 miles a year.
Has V33 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 AEC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V33 AEC 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 V33 AEC find?
V33 AEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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