BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
V33 ALJMOT history
V33 ALJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 131,746 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,491 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V33 ALJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V33 ALJ was last recorded at 131,746 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,058 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,688 miles
- Average per year
- 5,491 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,746 miles
- 2025 – 130,058 miles
- 2024 – 128,375 miles
- 2023 – 123,617 miles
- 2022 – 119,999 miles
- 2015 – 112,884 miles
- 2014 – 99,447 miles
- 2013 – 83,043 miles
- 2012 – 79,774 miles
- 2011 – 70,111 miles
- 2010 – 59,712 miles
- 2009 – 53,708 miles
- 2008 – 46,117 miles
- 2007 – 35,231 miles
- 2006 – 22,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,746 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,746 miles (+1,688)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 131,746 miles
- Test number
- 779647456977
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass130,058 miles (+1,683)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 130,058 miles
- Test number
- 501067292684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,375 miles (+4,758)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 128,375 miles
- Test number
- 108230506935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,617 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 123,617 miles
- Test number
- 341906615340
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,617 miles (+3,618)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,617 miles
- Test number
- 315106965565
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,999 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,999 miles
- Test number
- 215662255222
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front pad wear warning wire damaged
Fail119,998 miles (+7,114)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,998 miles
- Test number
- 698012876106
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL FOUR CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front pad wear wire damaged.
Pass112,884 miles (+13,437)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 112,884 miles
- Test number
- 149144335190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,447 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 99,447 miles
- Test number
- 638168824176
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail99,440 miles (+16,397)3 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,440 miles
- Test number
- 798108924138
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,043 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 83,043 miles
- Test number
- 478514643145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres have cracks to sidewalls but not exposing cords
Fail83,043 miles (+3,269)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,043 miles
- Test number
- 817184343175
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres have cracks to sidewalls but not exposing cords
Pass79,774 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 79,774 miles
- Test number
- 147288072212
- NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts to the inner sidewalls but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Fail79,753 miles (+9,642)2 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,753 miles
- Test number
- 569368972241
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts to the inner sidewalls but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Pass70,111 miles (+10,399)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 70,111 miles
- Test number
- 846100681244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r inner tyre splitting
Pass59,712 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,712 miles
- Test number
- 944304290186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,708 miles (+7,591)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 53,708 miles
- Test number
- 594610679142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,117 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 46,117 miles
- Test number
- 550670048184
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail46,117 miles (+10,886)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,117 miles
- Test number
- 880490748130
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,231 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 35,231 miles
- Test number
- 892876957223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 632027997003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,192 miles (+8,868)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 660897797016
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass22,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,324 miles
- Test number
- 982750106174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V33 ALJ
- Does V33 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 ALJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V33 ALJ?
- The MOT on V33 ALJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V33 ALJ done?
- V33 ALJ was recorded at 131,746 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 5,491 miles a year.
- Has V33 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V33 ALJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on V33 ALJ 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 ALJ find?
- V33 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front coolant leak; nearside rear inner brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear inner brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
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