
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
780 KOMOT history
780 KO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2026
- Mileage
- 176,266 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 780 KO
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 May 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
780 KO was last recorded at 176,266 miles on 20 May 2025, 5,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,144 miles · 30 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,122 miles
- Average per year
- 7,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,266 miles
- 2024 – 171,144 miles
- 2023 – 167,303 miles
- 2022 – 162,348 miles
- 2021 – 156,512 miles
- 2020 – 155,416 miles
- 2019 – 151,473 miles
- 2018 – 144,000 miles
- 2017 – 137,224 miles
- 2016 – 132,053 miles
- 2015 – 126,195 miles
- 2014 – 117,491 miles
- 2013 – 109,101 miles
- 2012 – 101,071 miles
- 2011 – 92,728 miles
- 2010 – 83,178 miles
- 2009 – 72,461 miles
- 2008 – 60,894 miles
- 2007 – 48,575 miles
- 2006 – 40,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Plastic covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Sill covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,266 miles (+5,122)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 176,266 miles
- Test number
- 726085388625
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,144 miles (+22)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 171,144 miles
- Test number
- 886326922033
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s/f door check strap worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly
Fail171,122 miles (+3,819)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,122 miles
- Test number
- 558996744139
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s/f door check strap worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized
Pass167,303 miles (+4,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 167,303 miles
- Test number
- 112213178112
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Pass162,348 miles (+5,836)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 162,348 miles
- Test number
- 760456805917
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s front outer sill light corosion
Pass156,512 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 156,512 miles
- Test number
- 999938937879
- AdvisoryAUX belts deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing and sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance low, both not locking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher jet alignment poor
Fail156,512 miles (+1,096)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,512 miles
- Test number
- 992789759878
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAUX belts deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing and sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance low, both not locking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher jet alignment poor
Pass155,416 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 155,416 miles
- Test number
- 326543557729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 conti (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides near grommet's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,416 miles (+3,943)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,416 miles
- Test number
- 945318559429
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit, only this side, possible calliper issue (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 conti (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides near grommet's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,473 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 151,473 miles
- Test number
- 540841647726
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside brake hose insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
Fail151,473 miles (+7,473)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,473 miles
- Test number
- 679031895444
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside brake hose insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
Pass144,000 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 144,000 miles
- Test number
- 992983836735
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail143,999 miles (+6,775)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,999 miles
- Test number
- 735175903501
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass137,224 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 137,224 miles
- Test number
- 483494930097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside RAD hose damp
- AdvisoryPAS pump damp
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail137,224 miles (+5,171)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,224 miles
- Test number
- 384783365197
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flexy join (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside RAD hose damp
- AdvisoryPAS pump damp
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass132,053 miles (+5,858)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,053 miles
- Test number
- 618838899824
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre tred depths low
- AdvisorySlight play in offside steering arm
Pass126,195 miles (+8,704)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 126,195 miles
- Test number
- 747405205165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePower steering pump weeping fluid
Pass117,491 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 117,491 miles
- Test number
- 656475314144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOffside washer outer jet out of align
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWiper blades smearing slightly
Fail117,491 miles (+8,390)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,491 miles
- Test number
- 825484314166
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside front door doesn;t open from outside intermittently
- NoteOffside washer outer jet out of align
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWiper blades smearing slightly
Pass109,101 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 109,101 miles
- Test number
- 108695513149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leaking
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail109,101 miles (+8,030)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,101 miles
- Test number
- 157645613116
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside parking brake performance slightly low
- NoteOil leaking
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteParking brake travel high
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail101,071 miles4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,071 miles
- Test number
- 479884912152
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,071 miles (+8,343)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 101,071 miles
- Test number
- 748744112190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,728 miles (+9,550)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 92,728 miles
- Test number
- 719638101105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHand brake requires adjustment
- NoteOffside front door difficult to open from outside vehicle
- NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
Pass83,178 miles (+10,717)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,178 miles
- Test number
- 890980910190
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear coil spring rubber missing
- NoteOffside front door handle slightly difficult to open from outside
Pass72,461 miles (+11,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 72,461 miles
- Test number
- 931353019143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,894 miles (+12,319)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,894 miles
- Test number
- 211195718191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRadiator becoming bowed
Pass48,575 miles (+8,023)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 48,575 miles
- Test number
- 981456417115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,552 miles
- Test number
- 421478606110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 780 KO
- What vehicle is registration 780 KO currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 780 KO on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2000. 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 780 KO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 780 KO expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 780 KO?
- The MOT on 780 KO expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 780 KO done?
- 780 KO was recorded at 176,266 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 7,110 miles a year.
- Has 780 KO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 780 KO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on 780 KO 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 780 KO find?
- 780 KO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 8 advisories: general underbody corrosion; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, and 5 more.
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