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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

780 RDMOT history

780 RD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 18 MOT tests, with 27,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

780 RD 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,694 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
8 passed · 10 failed
Per year
797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
780 RD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

780 RD was last recorded at 27,694 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,618 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,694 miles
  • 2025 – 27,612 miles
  • 2024 – 27,467 miles
  • 2016 – 26,272 miles
  • 2015 – 23,803 miles
  • 2014 – 23,344 miles
  • 2013 – 22,947 miles
  • 2011 – 22,464 miles
  • 2010 – 15,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,694 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,694 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,694 miles
    Test number
    909415480240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,618 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    161771616565
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Fail27,612 miles (+21)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,612 miles
    Test number
    282200892773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre obviously under inflated, heavily perishing / cracking exposing cords, outer sidewall damage also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perishing/cracking exposing cords, slight outer sidewall damage also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor in nsf area, rod insecure at bottom arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch through drivers field of vision (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing, blades cleaned, blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine restriction fault indicated on information display, no eml lit at time of test
    • AdvisoryRearward heatshield loose fixing point(s), not at risk of detachment at time of test
    • AdvisoryTpms system indicated fault

  4. Fail27,591 miles (+124)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,591 miles
    Test number
    164463460626
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  5. Pass27,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    841194112414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,467 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    156955259197
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Fail27,465 miles (+1,193)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    964356478590
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass26,272 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,272 miles
    Test number
    726795361064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,803 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,803 miles
    Test number
    218166855484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail23,803 miles (+7)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,803 miles
    Test number
    168406255140
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail23,796 miles (+452)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    916504415159
    • FailureCentre Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll disc showing signs of corrosion

  12. Pass23,344 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    487432934101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,339 miles (+59)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    357876104162
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Fail23,280 miles (+333)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,280 miles
    Test number
    629672794099
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in the tread
    • NotePossible fault on nearside dipped beam but ok at time of test

  15. Pass22,947 miles (+483)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,947 miles
    Test number
    856912793017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  16. Pass22,464 miles (+7,459)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,464 miles
    Test number
    969079731326
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

  17. Fail15,005 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,005 miles
    Test number
    611182950188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass15,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,005 miles
    Test number
    993862950162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 780 RD

What vehicle is registration 780 RD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 780 RD on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2007. 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 RD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 780 RD is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 780 RD?
The MOT on 780 RD is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 780 RD done?
780 RD was recorded at 27,694 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 797 miles a year.
Has 780 RD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 780 RD has failed 10 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 780 RD 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 RD find?
780 RD passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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