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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y33 RLBMOT history

Y33 RLB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

Y33 RLB green 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 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,056 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 RLB was last recorded at 132,056 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,670 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
386 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,056 miles
  • 2025 – 129,274 miles
  • 2024 – 124,525 miles
  • 2023 – 117,388 miles
  • 2022 – 114,639 miles
  • 2020 – 106,669 miles
  • 2019 – 100,590 miles
  • 2017 – 87,845 miles
  • 2016 – 76,653 miles
  • 2015 – 69,918 miles
  • 2014 – 59,638 miles
  • 2013 – 57,950 miles
  • 2012 – 54,174 miles
  • 2011 – 49,867 miles
  • 2010 – 46,088 miles
  • 2009 – 42,537 miles
  • 2008 – 37,309 miles
  • 2007 – 33,607 miles
  • 2006 – 29,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight play felt when wheel shakenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms ,shocks ,springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc back plate insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre pressure monitor system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,056 miles (+386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,056 miles
    Test number
    423232159094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight play felt when wheel shaken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms ,shocks ,springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail131,670 miles (+2,396)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,670 miles
    Test number
    266629126367
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Pump not working headlight washer pump does work (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight play felt when wheel shaken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms ,shocks ,springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,274 miles (+4,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,274 miles
    Test number
    815605582721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Conti Sport Contact4 255/35/18 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    477378926461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail124,525 miles (+7,137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    369548870363
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass117,388 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,388 miles
    Test number
    660993932551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,639 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    974684397939
    • MinorNearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc back plate insecure (1.1.19 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor system warning lamp indicates a fault
  8. Fail114,625 miles (+7,956)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,625 miles
    Test number
    588317327035
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc back plate insecure (1.1.19 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor system warning lamp indicates a fault
  9. Pass106,669 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,669 miles
    Test number
    477295190725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,658 miles (+6,068)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    542610411932
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass100,590 miles (+12,745)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,590 miles
    Test number
    473445476860
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass87,845 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    291321167446
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail87,842 miles (+11,189)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    821766001328
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tread wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass76,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    925983353670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail intyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail76,653 miles (+6,735)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    231747763239
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail intyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass69,918 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    826087815100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Fail69,857 miles (+10,219)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    649362915102
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass59,638 miles (+1,688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    605017084089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass57,950 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    355106213172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    109565052412
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail54,174 miles (+4,307)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    916795552021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass49,867 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    708953431077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,088 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    993591640055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    640808649014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,537 miles (+5,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    162058549420
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass37,309 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,309 miles
    Test number
    834269438089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,607 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    871189237095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,878 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,878 miles
    Test number
    240839356031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  29. Fail29,841 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,841 miles
    Test number
    524378256071
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about Y33 RLB

Does Y33 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 RLB is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 RLB?
The MOT on Y33 RLB is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 RLB done?
Y33 RLB was recorded at 132,056 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has Y33 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 RLB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y33 RLB 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 RLB find?
Y33 RLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear slight play felt when wheel shaken; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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