
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass35,882 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 35,882 miles
- Test number
- 416641752332
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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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