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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

V33 LYGMOT history

V33 LYG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

V33 LYG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
103,578 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 LYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 LYG was last recorded at 103,578 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,281 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
5,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,578 miles
  • 2024 – 103,281 miles
  • 2022 – 99,780 miles
  • 2021 – 95,210 miles
  • 2020 – 90,904 miles
  • 2019 – 83,172 miles
  • 2018 – 77,275 miles
  • 2017 – 70,651 miles
  • 2016 – 62,442 miles
  • 2015 – 57,657 miles
  • 2014 – 50,282 miles
  • 2012 – 43,589 miles
  • 2011 – 36,334 miles
  • 2010 – 27,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,578 miles
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,578 miles (+297)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    899567958112
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass103,281 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    261933740731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking
  3. Fail103,263 miles (+3,483)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,263 miles
    Test number
    631793034105
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking
  4. Pass99,780 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    231161640927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass95,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    857131285400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,210 miles (+4,306)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    686154308577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass90,904 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,904 miles
    Test number
    234049756387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,172 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,172 miles
    Test number
    476464582835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,275 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,275 miles
    Test number
    408930862875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    657417856582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,651 miles (+8,209)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    113810680196
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass62,442 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    847738280045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,657 miles
    Test number
    176408605052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,657 miles (+7,375)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,657 miles
    Test number
    779836705004
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteRear brake pads sensor routed incorectly
  15. Pass50,282 miles (+6,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    988888604054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass43,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    396756652333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,589 miles (+7,255)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    408895452300
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass36,334 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    419199441415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,165 miles
    Test number
    240900250341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,165 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,165 miles
    Test number
    964880350373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V33 LYG

Does V33 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V33 LYG expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V33 LYG?
The MOT on V33 LYG expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V33 LYG done?
V33 LYG was recorded at 103,578 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 5,372 miles a year.
Has V33 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 LYG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V33 LYG 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 LYG find?
V33 LYG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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