BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc
M378 CDMMOT history
M378 CDM is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 126,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 126,665 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 7 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M378 CDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 10 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M378 CDM was last recorded at 126,665 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2014.
- Previous MOT
- 125,913 miles · 18 Sept 2014
- Between the last two tests
- 752 miles
- Average per year
- 1,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,665 miles
- 2014 – 125,913 miles
- 2013 – 121,036 miles
- 2012 – 114,408 miles
- 2011 – 106,417 miles
- 2010 – 103,065 miles
- 2006 – 100,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,665 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,665 miles (+752)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 126,665 miles
- Test number
- 415221138050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,913 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 125,913 miles
- Test number
- 196201764255
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail125,913 miles (+4,877)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,913 miles
- Test number
- 488991564299
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass121,036 miles (+2)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,036 miles
- Test number
- 345777153453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail121,034 miles (+1,048)2 failures8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,034 miles
- Test number
- 865025653220
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail119,986 miles (+5,578)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,986 miles
- Test number
- 487598993170
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 114,408 miles
- Test number
- 815152792161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,391 miles (+7,974)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,391 miles
- Test number
- 579062892178
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass106,417 miles (+3,352)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 106,417 miles
- Test number
- 907912991119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,065 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 103,065 miles
- Test number
- 723033490199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,046 miles (+2,095)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,046 miles
- Test number
- 832057980129
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass100,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 100,951 miles
- Test number
- 884354296124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,951 miles6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,951 miles
- Test number
- 311828486100
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/f suspension is detached from the chassis unsafe to carry out brake test
Questions about M378 CDM
- Does M378 CDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M378 CDM is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M378 CDM?
- The MOT on M378 CDM is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M378 CDM done?
- M378 CDM was recorded at 126,665 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,314 miles a year.
- Has M378 CDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M378 CDM has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2014.
- Has the mileage on M378 CDM 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 M378 CDM find?
- M378 CDM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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