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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2019 · 1,499 cc

278 MARMOT history

278 MAR is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 9 Apr 2019. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 69,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

278 MAR grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,107 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 MAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
9 Apr 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 MAR was last recorded at 69,107 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 9,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,862 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,245 miles
Average per year
11,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,107 miles
  • 2025 – 59,862 miles
  • 2024 – 47,805 miles
  • 2023 – 35,882 miles
  • 2022 – 23,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,107 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

6 tests since 4 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,107 miles (+9,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    255501392907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass59,862 miles (+12,057)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    899310489331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass47,805 miles (+11,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    532486649027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass35,882 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    416641752332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,828 miles (+12,136)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    839243595761
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass23,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    996768296811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 278 MAR

What vehicle is registration 278 MAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 MAR on a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 9 Apr 2019. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 278 MAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 278 MAR is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 278 MAR?
The MOT on 278 MAR is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 278 MAR done?
278 MAR was recorded at 69,107 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 11,261 miles a year.
Has 278 MAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 MAR has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 278 MAR 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 278 MAR find?
278 MAR passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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