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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

X33 OCSMOT history

X33 OCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 156,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

X33 OCS blue 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,989 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X33 OCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X33 OCS was last recorded at 156,989 miles on 21 May 2026, 5,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,472 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,517 miles
Average per year
5,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,989 miles
  • 2025 – 151,472 miles
  • 2023 – 147,206 miles
  • 2022 – 145,678 miles
  • 2021 – 143,834 miles
  • 2020 – 142,212 miles
  • 2018 – 139,279 miles
  • 2017 – 136,638 miles
  • 2016 – 132,920 miles
  • 2015 – 126,916 miles
  • 2014 – 119,127 miles
  • 2013 – 108,582 miles
  • 2012 – 98,430 miles
  • 2011 – 87,975 miles
  • 2010 – 80,231 miles
  • 2009 – 71,150 miles
  • 2008 – 61,858 miles
  • 2007 – 52,347 miles
  • 2006 – 43,420 miles
  • 2005 – 33,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,989 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    754959089866
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail156,989 miles (+5,517)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    503989857857
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass151,472 miles (+4,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    930602935777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass147,206 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,206 miles
    Test number
    380313068060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,678 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,678 miles
    Test number
    616055426733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,834 miles (+1,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,834 miles
    Test number
    474582054654
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre in poor condition on outer side wall

  7. Pass142,212 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    142,212 miles
    Test number
    349196616544
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear indicator detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  8. Fail142,206 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,206 miles
    Test number
    701214120600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear indicator detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  9. Pass139,279 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    701147559737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail139,278 miles (+2,640)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,278 miles
    Test number
    719657285028
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass136,638 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    645322062374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker plastic cover insecure

  12. Pass132,920 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,920 miles
    Test number
    137467292333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail132,861 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    945085348664
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    610470829546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail126,916 miles (+7,789)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,916 miles
    Test number
    727792225209
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass119,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    676940684295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail119,127 miles (+10,545)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    929310784229
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass108,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    367561583219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,582 miles (+10,152)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    367451483296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass98,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    785545082271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,430 miles (+10,455)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    445775582263
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass87,975 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    245965181258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail87,975 miles (+7,744)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    696535981293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass80,231 miles (+9,081)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    343956480206
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn between 2-2.5mm

  25. Pass71,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    350935589218
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play

  26. Fail71,150 miles (+9,292)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    260045389249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play

  27. Pass61,858 miles (+9,511)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    934638388260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers start smearing

  28. Pass52,347 miles (+8,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,347 miles
    Test number
    580847377236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass43,420 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    940319176235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Fail43,101 miles (+9,187)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    492904266219
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Pass33,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,914 miles
    Test number
    921805665226
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about X33 OCS

Does X33 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X33 OCS is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X33 OCS?
The MOT on X33 OCS is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X33 OCS done?
X33 OCS was recorded at 156,989 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,957 miles a year.
Has X33 OCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X33 OCS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X33 OCS 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 X33 OCS find?
X33 OCS passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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