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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V33 PMSMOT history

V33 PMS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V33 PMS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,270 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 PMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 PMS was last recorded at 143,270 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2017: 53,252 miles, lower than 63,397 miles on 24 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,882 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
10,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,270 miles
  • 2024 – 128,878 miles
  • 2023 – 118,484 miles
  • 2021 – 109,066 miles
  • 2020 – 90,251 miles
  • 2019 – 78,680 miles
  • 2018 – 77,733 miles
  • 2017 – 53,252 miles
  • 2016 – 50,052 miles
  • 2015 – 29,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,270 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 tyres low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,270 miles (+388)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,270 miles
    Test number
    635652441767
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,882 miles (+14,004)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,882 miles
    Test number
    442826545802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,878 miles (+10,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,878 miles
    Test number
    713733303114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,484 miles (+9,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    516175728538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS !!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS !!! (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,066 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,066 miles
    Test number
    546992143014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,279 miles (+10,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    844286357964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,251 miles (+11,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,251 miles
    Test number
    970459651477
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  8. Pass78,680 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,680 miles
    Test number
    991389049819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,733 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    664724144725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy slight buckle.

  10. Pass72,101 miles (+18,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    235076035362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,252 miles (-10,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    262566577165
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low

  12. Fail63,397 miles (+13,345)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    988728209322
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low

  13. Pass50,052 miles (+20,686)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    467332320750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,366 miles
    Test number
    588307755046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 PMS

Does V33 PMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 PMS is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 PMS?
The MOT on V33 PMS is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 PMS done?
V33 PMS was recorded at 143,270 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,453 miles a year.
Has V33 PMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 PMS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V33 PMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V33 PMS find?
V33 PMS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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