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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,246 cc

V33 AFHMOT history

V33 AFH is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V33 AFH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,351 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 AFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 AFH was last recorded at 54,351 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,568 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,783 miles
Average per year
2,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,351 miles
  • 2025 – 52,568 miles
  • 2024 – 51,827 miles
  • 2023 – 51,258 miles
  • 2022 – 50,096 miles
  • 2021 – 47,874 miles
  • 2020 – 47,375 miles
  • 2019 – 44,839 miles
  • 2018 – 43,313 miles
  • 2016 – 40,554 miles
  • 2015 – 33,893 miles
  • 2014 – 25,459 miles
  • 2013 – 21,986 miles
  • 2012 – 14,125 miles
  • 2011 – 11,459 miles
  • 2009 – 10,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,351 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 Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,351 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,351 miles
    Test number
    344926985066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,568 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    839367942108
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail52,552 miles (+725)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    487393029261
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,827 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    660809153525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,258 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    560061056670
    • AdvisoryRear differential oily
  6. Pass50,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    318811747910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,093 miles (+2,219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,093 miles
    Test number
    541167493921
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass47,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    100510507438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,871 miles (+496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,871 miles
    Test number
    378206549602
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working bulb is missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressure Monitoring System light (Red) ON at dashboard
  10. Pass47,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    833033900670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,375 miles (+2,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    696571591009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass44,839 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,839 miles
    Test number
    339624428780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    493075398428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Fail43,313 miles (+1)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    571054601346
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Fail43,312 miles (+2,758)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,312 miles
    Test number
    177113416724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass40,554 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,554 miles
    Test number
    200581940168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,893 miles (+8,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,893 miles
    Test number
    215980585443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass25,459 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    805076924124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    445492943178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,986 miles (+7,861)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    645002343188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  21. Pass14,125 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,125 miles
    Test number
    207075812477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,459 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,459 miles
    Test number
    705526511149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,328 miles
    Test number
    750258169144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 AFH

Does V33 AFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 AFH is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 AFH?
The MOT on V33 AFH is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 AFH done?
V33 AFH was recorded at 54,351 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,541 miles a year.
Has V33 AFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 AFH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V33 AFH 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 AFH find?
V33 AFH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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