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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

778 GLDMOT history

778 GLD is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

778 GLD bronze 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,849 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
778 GLD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

778 GLD was last recorded at 153,849 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 9,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2021: 127,433 miles, lower than 190,636 miles on 20 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,955 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,894 miles
Average per year
8,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,849 miles
  • 2024 – 143,955 miles
  • 2023 – 136,787 miles
  • 2022 – 131,042 miles
  • 2021 – 127,433 miles
  • 2020 – 190,636 miles
  • 2018 – 96,980 miles
  • 2017 – 87,399 miles
  • 2016 – 76,508 miles
  • 2015 – 66,254 miles
  • 2014 – 54,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,849 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Front pads very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear pads very on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,849 miles (+9,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,849 miles
    Test number
    916338649874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,955 miles (+7,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,955 miles
    Test number
    816987619832
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryPropshaft rear doughnut cracking

  3. Pass136,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,787 miles
    Test number
    169142568974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,787 miles (+5,745)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,787 miles
    Test number
    182111967598
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass131,042 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,042 miles
    Test number
    395460388064
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  6. Pass127,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,433 miles
    Test number
    892910221873
    • AdvisoryEngine noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail127,433 miles (-63,203)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,433 miles
    Test number
    521218297818
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads sensor not fitted in brake pad

  8. Pass190,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    190,636 miles
    Test number
    462688686668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Secondary stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

  9. Pass168,273 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,273 km
    Test number
    626055961563
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low

  10. Pass96,980 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    897480793694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    693323931287
    • AdvisoryFront pads very low
    • AdvisoryRear pads very on limit

  12. Fail87,399 miles (+10,891)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    810295286634
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront pads very low
    • AdvisoryRear pads very on limit

  13. Pass76,508 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    620169889461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail76,506 miles (+10,252)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    478104946362
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight damaged on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre got a nail
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass66,254 miles (+12,013)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    757235835180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    349869514133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 778 GLD

What vehicle is registration 778 GLD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 778 GLD on a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2011. 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 778 GLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 778 GLD is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 778 GLD?
The MOT on 778 GLD is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 778 GLD done?
778 GLD was recorded at 153,849 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 8,689 miles a year.
Has 778 GLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 778 GLD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 778 GLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 778 GLD find?
778 GLD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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