
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc
Y33 RCWMOT history
Y33 RCW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 108,565 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y33 RCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y33 RCW was last recorded at 108,565 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 12,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 95,619 miles · 1 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 12,946 miles
- Average per year
- 6,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 108,565 miles
- 2021 – 95,619 miles
- 2020 – 93,913 miles
- 2018 – 84,369 miles
- 2017 – 76,712 miles
- 2016 – 67,281 miles
- 2015 – 65,538 miles
- 2014 – 61,391 miles
- 2013 – 57,550 miles
- 2012 – 51,279 miles
- 2011 – 37,481 miles
- 2010 – 30,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,565 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,565 miles
- Test number
- 869419258732
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,560 miles (+12,941)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,560 miles
- Test number
- 149888880563
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,619 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,619 miles
- Test number
- 867215760509
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,913 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,913 km
- Test number
- 702274745660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail93,913 miles (+9,544)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,913 miles
- Test number
- 704068542015
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,369 miles (+7,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,369 miles
- Test number
- 492419555242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass76,712 miles (+9,431)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 76,712 miles
- Test number
- 401699926543
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on centre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,281 miles
- Test number
- 844021634529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,281 miles (+1,743)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,281 miles
- Test number
- 868559005699
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,538 miles (+4,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 65,538 miles
- Test number
- 369744771969
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,391 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 61,391 miles
- Test number
- 865751834223
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,387 miles (+3,837)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,387 miles
- Test number
- 269831634280
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,550 miles (+28)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 57,550 miles
- Test number
- 186665833217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,522 miles (+6,243)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,522 miles
- Test number
- 967322533282
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,279 miles (+13,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,279 miles
- Test number
- 639280222220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 37,481 miles
- Test number
- 176314411224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,481 miles (+6,519)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,481 miles
- Test number
- 367504811238
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass30,962 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 30,962 miles
- Test number
- 951688900239
- NoteO/s front tyre has minor wear on inner edge
Questions about Y33 RCW
- Does Y33 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y33 RCW expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y33 RCW?
- The MOT on Y33 RCW expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y33 RCW done?
- Y33 RCW was recorded at 108,565 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 6,358 miles a year.
- Has Y33 RCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y33 RCW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y33 RCW 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 Y33 RCW find?
- Y33 RCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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