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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

Y33 SSBMOT history

Y33 SSB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

Y33 SSB black 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,662 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 SSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 SSB was last recorded at 144,662 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 5,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,323 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,339 miles
Average per year
5,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,662 miles
  • 2025 – 139,323 miles
  • 2024 – 137,443 miles
  • 2023 – 135,214 miles
  • 2021 – 131,204 miles
  • 2020 – 119,554 miles
  • 2019 – 109,466 miles
  • 2018 – 106,918 miles
  • 2017 – 101,995 miles
  • 2016 – 98,530 miles
  • 2015 – 89,820 miles
  • 2013 – 81,143 miles
  • 2012 – 76,379 miles
  • 2011 – 69,268 miles
  • 2010 – 55,938 miles
  • 2009 – 49,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,662 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,662 miles (+5,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,662 miles
    Test number
    930459754844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,323 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,323 miles
    Test number
    616306318428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,443 miles (+2,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,443 miles
    Test number
    726301142228
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,214 miles (+4,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,214 miles
    Test number
    908243390756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,204 miles (+11,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,204 miles
    Test number
    390178063478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,554 miles (+10,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    444596825773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,466 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    966439690828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,918 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,918 miles
    Test number
    116214400193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,995 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    349942325461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass98,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    553111098524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail98,519 miles (+8,699)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    594706413630
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass89,820 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    759288955057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,817 miles (+8,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,817 miles
    Test number
    635264755030
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass81,143 miles (+4,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    456657143319
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass76,379 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    576054932306
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail76,367 miles (+7,099)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,367 miles
    Test number
    225862232336
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass69,268 miles (+13,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    705438741357
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3.3mm low on edge/////Nearside rear tyre 2.7mm low on edge

  18. Pass55,938 miles (+6,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    101152780461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,278 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    572976389057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    401150379028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail49,170 miles (+1,567)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    614348169004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass47,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,603 miles
    Test number
    303429809031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y33 SSB

Does Y33 SSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 SSB is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 SSB?
The MOT on Y33 SSB is valid until 26 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 SSB done?
Y33 SSB was recorded at 144,662 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 5,614 miles a year.
Has Y33 SSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 SSB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on Y33 SSB 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 SSB find?
Y33 SSB passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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