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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

V33 ARXMOT history

V33 ARX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

V33 ARX black 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
135,872 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 ARX was last recorded at 135,872 miles on 6 May 2026, 6,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,362 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,510 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,872 miles
  • 2025 – 129,362 miles
  • 2024 – 122,071 miles
  • 2023 – 114,566 miles
  • 2022 – 108,058 miles
  • 2021 – 102,237 miles
  • 2020 – 98,148 miles
  • 2019 – 96,032 miles
  • 2018 – 90,102 miles
  • 2017 – 80,893 miles
  • 2016 – 75,053 miles
  • 2015 – 70,025 miles
  • 2014 – 63,914 miles
  • 2013 – 57,452 miles
  • 2012 – 51,046 miles
  • 2011 – 42,770 miles
  • 2010 – 33,784 miles
  • 2009 – 24,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,872 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,872 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,872 miles
    Test number
    835109310677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass129,362 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,362 miles
    Test number
    771472255725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,071 miles (+7,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,071 miles
    Test number
    175305484478
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass114,566 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    993237032309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,058 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    810761631838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,237 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,237 miles
    Test number
    797374290703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    997030641335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,148 miles (+2,116)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    965907914806
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass96,032 miles (+5,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,032 miles
    Test number
    977258787497
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass90,102 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    668801015324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,345 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,345 miles
    Test number
    349149250786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    807599161101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Fail80,893 miles (+5,840)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    938550257262
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass75,053 miles (+5,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    812842163045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass70,025 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    749122385021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,914 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    607923284032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,452 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    477684363095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,046 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    275746972074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,770 miles (+8,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    517297971079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass33,784 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,784 miles
    Test number
    893774180069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    591135689038
    • NoteNear side front brake senseor not fitted in pad
  22. Fail24,705 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    140464489071
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNear side front brake senseor not fitted in pad

Questions about V33 ARX

Does V33 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 ARX is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 ARX?
The MOT on V33 ARX is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 ARX done?
V33 ARX was recorded at 135,872 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has V33 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 ARX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2020.
Has the mileage on V33 ARX 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 ARX find?
V33 ARX passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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