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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S78 DHTMOT history

S78 DHT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S78 DHT blue 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,318 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 DHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 DHT was last recorded at 127,318 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,502 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
816 miles
Average per year
2,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,318 miles
  • 2025 – 126,502 miles
  • 2024 – 126,460 miles
  • 2023 – 126,070 miles
  • 2022 – 125,865 miles
  • 2020 – 124,188 miles
  • 2019 – 123,942 miles
  • 2018 – 123,819 miles
  • 2017 – 123,490 miles
  • 2016 – 122,895 miles
  • 2015 – 121,885 miles
  • 2014 – 120,731 miles
  • 2013 – 118,352 miles
  • 2012 – 116,576 miles
  • 2011 – 114,083 miles
  • 2010 – 109,563 miles
  • 2009 – 106,104 miles
  • 2008 – 99,740 miles
  • 2007 – 92,499 miles
  • 2006 – 78,617 miles
  • 2005 – 66,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack/suspension when turningRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,318 miles (+816)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    166967677841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack/suspension when turning

  2. Pass126,502 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    626311458787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack/suspension when turning

  3. Pass126,460 miles (+390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,460 miles
    Test number
    778099357344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass126,070 miles (+205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    913008476909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,865 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,865 miles
    Test number
    823917442363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,188 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    360844913266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbors rusty

  7. Fail124,188 miles (+246)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    161874565067
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbors rusty

  8. Pass123,942 miles (+123)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,942 miles
    Test number
    183840276832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass123,819 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,819 miles
    Test number
    149865416778
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog/driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail123,819 miles (+329)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,819 miles
    Test number
    718603978771
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog/driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass123,490 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,490 miles
    Test number
    624874059302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    810963491773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,895 miles (+1,010)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    107298148619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass121,885 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    477021085167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,731 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,731 miles
    Test number
    459385774129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,352 miles (+1,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    776204963163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass116,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    806871272104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,576 miles (+2,493)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    678734562163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass114,083 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,083 miles
    Test number
    705586561139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass109,563 miles (+3,459)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    540204070116
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre

  21. Pass106,104 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    374171789146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass99,740 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,740 miles
    Test number
    861326978165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,499 miles (+13,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    683694787112
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass78,617 miles (+11,937)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    280818476123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to wear edges
    • NoteNearside front brake hose slightly misaligned( not rubbing body work)

  25. Pass66,680 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    520300985156
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSligt play in O/S Steering rack

Questions about S78 DHT

Does S78 DHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 DHT is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 DHT?
The MOT on S78 DHT is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 DHT done?
S78 DHT was recorded at 127,318 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,879 miles a year.
Has S78 DHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 DHT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S78 DHT 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 S78 DHT find?
S78 DHT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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