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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L78 RYGMOT history

L78 RYG is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 141,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,962 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 RYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 RYG was last recorded at 141,962 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,468 miles · 15 Mar 2013
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
1,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,962 miles
  • 2013 – 141,468 miles
  • 2012 – 139,743 miles
  • 2011 – 138,257 miles
  • 2010 – 135,690 miles
  • 2009 – 130,988 miles
  • 2008 – 124,350 miles
  • 2007 – 117,718 miles
  • 2006 – 116,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,962 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle components. No excessive corrosion evident

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,962 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,962 miles
    Test number
    707476105890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle components. No excessive corrosion evident

  2. Pass141,468 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    545454473098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  3. Fail141,450 miles (+1,707)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    427802073029
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass139,743 miles (+1,486)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,743 miles
    Test number
    567088882020
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Pass138,257 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    138,257 miles
    Test number
    797345601169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,212 miles (+2,522)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,212 miles
    Test number
    115637391413
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass135,690 miles (+4,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,690 miles
    Test number
    534501280031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass130,988 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    130,988 miles
    Test number
    891245589090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,825 miles (+6,475)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,825 miles
    Test number
    102337379405
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass124,350 miles (+6,632)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    124,350 miles
    Test number
    702684798021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  11. Pass117,718 miles (+1,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    117,718 miles
    Test number
    460912707107
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe rusty.

  12. Pass116,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    603734876013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,156 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    901018566059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L78 RYG

Does L78 RYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 RYG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L78 RYG?
The MOT on L78 RYG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 RYG done?
L78 RYG was recorded at 141,962 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
Has L78 RYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 RYG has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on L78 RYG 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 L78 RYG find?
L78 RYG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion on underside of vehicle components. no excessive corrosion evident.

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