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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

PL 1678MOT history

PL 1678 is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

PL 1678 green 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
193,215 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PL 1678
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PL 1678 was last recorded at 193,215 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,839 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,376 miles
Average per year
5,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,215 miles
  • 2024 – 191,839 miles
  • 2023 – 189,877 miles
  • 2022 – 188,519 miles
  • 2021 – 186,648 miles
  • 2020 – 185,105 miles
  • 2019 – 183,756 miles
  • 2018 – 180,740 miles
  • 2017 – 178,478 miles
  • 2016 – 174,130 miles
  • 2015 – 169,037 miles
  • 2014 – 165,203 miles
  • 2013 – 161,099 miles
  • 2012 – 160,245 miles
  • 2011 – 154,722 miles
  • 2010 – 147,995 miles
  • 2009 – 132,205 miles
  • 2008 – 121,589 miles
  • 2007 – 108,110 miles
  • 2006 – 89,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,215 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,215 miles (+1,376)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    193,215 miles
    Test number
    890004923964
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass191,839 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    191,839 miles
    Test number
    961047179471
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail191,839 miles (+1,962)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,839 miles
    Test number
    922430361811
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass189,877 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,877 miles
    Test number
    841304324423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass188,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,519 miles
    Test number
    540270205924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail188,519 miles (+1,871)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,519 miles
    Test number
    597914349238
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass186,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,648 miles
    Test number
    806936406590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail186,648 miles (+1,543)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,648 miles
    Test number
    870873937796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass185,105 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,105 miles
    Test number
    108923577046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail185,104 miles (+1,348)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,104 miles
    Test number
    262025205176
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass183,756 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    183,756 miles
    Test number
    797653050060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail183,751 miles (+3,011)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,751 miles
    Test number
    468480758743
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated 30 cm from rear suspenion unit abd seat belt (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass180,740 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    180,740 miles
    Test number
    485477373552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass178,478 miles (+4,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,478 miles
    Test number
    356523491682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reg light lense missing
    • AdvisoryN/s sill corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  15. Pass174,130 miles (+5,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    174,130 miles
    Test number
    157902465999
    • AdvisoryRear Coil Springs Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorbers Weeping
    • AdvisoryWear In The Brake Reaction Bushes

  16. Pass169,037 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    169,037 miles
    Test number
    935511639783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass165,203 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    165,203 miles
    Test number
    426593944363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass161,099 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    161,099 miles
    Test number
    419234543405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass160,245 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    160,245 miles
    Test number
    758299542373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail160,240 miles (+5,518)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,240 miles
    Test number
    495298342428
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake reaction bushes weak.

  21. Pass154,722 miles (+80)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    154,722 miles
    Test number
    439738541356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail154,642 miles (+118)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,642 miles
    Test number
    869063141871
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteThis is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

  23. Fail154,524 miles (+6,529)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,524 miles
    Test number
    649102431314
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass147,995 miles (+15,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    147,995 miles
    Test number
    730574130334
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass132,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,205 miles
    Test number
    240917739381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail132,205 miles (+10,616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,205 miles
    Test number
    334427839339
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass121,589 miles (+13,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    121,589 miles
    Test number
    561260438360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,110 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,110 miles
    Test number
    612530547306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass108,110 miles (+18,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,110 miles
    Test number
    883580947305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass89,898 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    142722136385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail89,897 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    984931336385
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about PL 1678

What vehicle is registration PL 1678 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PL 1678 on a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2002. 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 PL 1678 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PL 1678 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PL 1678?
The MOT on PL 1678 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PL 1678 done?
PL 1678 was recorded at 193,215 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,434 miles a year.
Has PL 1678 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PL 1678 has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on PL 1678 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 PL 1678 find?
PL 1678 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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