BMW 5 Series
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
V33 MDRMOT history
V33 MDR is a green petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 146,982 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,291 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V33 MDR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V33 MDR was last recorded at 146,982 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 6,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,751 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,231 miles
- Average per year
- 6,291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,982 miles
- 2024 – 140,751 miles
- 2023 – 134,873 miles
- 2022 – 127,102 miles
- 2021 – 114,495 miles
- 2020 – 111,085 miles
- 2019 – 109,122 miles
- 2018 – 104,357 miles
- 2017 – 99,302 miles
- 2016 – 98,490 miles
- 2015 – 85,993 miles
- 2014 – 72,916 miles
- 2012 – 65,910 miles
- 2011 – 54,845 miles
- 2010 – 43,254 miles
- 2009 – 39,693 miles
- 2008 – 35,862 miles
- 2007 – 31,293 miles
- 2006 – 26,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,982 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Fuel hose corroded front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,982 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 146,982 miles
- Test number
- 485562081328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,751 miles (+5,878)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 140,751 miles
- Test number
- 509074075698
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,873 miles (+7,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 134,873 miles
- Test number
- 404166052389
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,102 miles (+12,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,102 miles
- Test number
- 255388410989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,495 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,495 miles
- Test number
- 753111990675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,085 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 111,085 miles
- Test number
- 880101892667
- AdvisoryFuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail111,079 miles (+4)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,079 miles
- Test number
- 770379209781
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded lateral brke pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail111,075 miles (+1,953)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,075 miles
- Test number
- 815435783420
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,122 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,122 miles
- Test number
- 897963746199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,116 miles (+4,759)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,116 miles
- Test number
- 128973421214
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,357 miles (+5,055)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 104,357 miles
- Test number
- 168255001387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,302 miles
- Test number
- 756229733318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,292 miles (+802)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,292 miles
- Test number
- 273806416865
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak oil leak
Pass98,490 miles (+135)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 98,490 miles
- Test number
- 676529536744
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs have lip of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate by hand
Fail98,355 miles (+12,362)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,355 miles
- Test number
- 325937424029
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs have lip of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate by hand
Pass85,993 miles (+13,077)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 85,993 miles
- Test number
- 567720700558
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in front ball joints
- AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension bushes
Pass72,916 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,916 miles
- Test number
- 638446734188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,667 miles (+561)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,667 miles
- Test number
- 836870334196
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass72,106 miles (+6,196)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,106 miles
- Test number
- 218078324144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,910 miles (+11,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,910 miles
- Test number
- 258546752310
- 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)
Pass54,845 miles (+11,591)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 54,845 miles
- Test number
- 565999021318
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split
- NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2mm on the outer edge
- NoteOffside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split
- NoteOffside front tyre worn to 2mm on the outer edge
Pass43,254 miles (+3,561)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,254 miles
- Test number
- 852613260278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,693 miles (+3,831)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,693 miles
- Test number
- 743265969221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,862 miles (+4,569)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,862 miles
- Test number
- 111506268248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,293 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,293 miles
- Test number
- 983182267280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,291 miles (+5,078)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,291 miles
- Test number
- 513171367271
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass26,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,213 miles
- Test number
- 210901966273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V33 MDR
- Does V33 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 MDR is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V33 MDR?
- The MOT on V33 MDR is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V33 MDR done?
- V33 MDR was recorded at 146,982 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,291 miles a year.
- Has V33 MDR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V33 MDR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on V33 MDR 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 MDR find?
- V33 MDR passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point.
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