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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S78 ENMMOT history

S78 ENM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

S78 ENM 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,573 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 ENM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 ENM was last recorded at 186,573 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,573 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,573 miles
  • 2024 – 182,713 miles
  • 2023 – 178,076 miles
  • 2022 – 173,187 miles
  • 2020 – 167,738 miles
  • 2019 – 158,388 miles
  • 2018 – 151,060 miles
  • 2017 – 141,617 miles
  • 2015 – 130,293 miles
  • 2014 – 120,560 miles
  • 2012 – 115,307 miles
  • 2010 – 106,775 miles
  • 2009 – 99,527 miles
  • 2008 – 96,200 miles
  • 2007 – 92,047 miles
  • 2006 – 85,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,573 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,573 miles
    Test number
    850689659200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,573 miles (+3,860)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,573 miles
    Test number
    861039316722
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,713 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,713 miles
    Test number
    392111053414
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,713 miles (+4,637)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,713 miles
    Test number
    315071661666
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,076 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,076 miles
    Test number
    856433073296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail178,052 miles (+4,865)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,052 miles
    Test number
    912419594053
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass173,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    898219602322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail173,187 miles (+5,449)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    985534848149
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass167,738 miles (+1,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,738 miles
    Test number
    821765618934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  10. Fail166,267 miles (+7,879)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,267 miles
    Test number
    898324639187
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass158,388 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,388 miles
    Test number
    841757912633
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail158,347 miles (+7,287)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,347 miles
    Test number
    960507089437
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR next to chassis rail MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass151,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,060 miles
    Test number
    203371837718
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror missing.
    • AdvisoryUndertermined oil leak/ steering fluid seapage.

  14. Fail151,058 miles (+9,441)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,058 miles
    Test number
    231477390604
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both sides. (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on. (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror missing.
    • AdvisoryUndertermined oil leak/ steering fluid seapage.

  15. Pass141,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    841466582352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,617 miles (+20)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    250823970248
    • FailureEmissions not tested no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

  17. Fail141,597 miles (+11,304)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,597 miles
    Test number
    227172805824
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP BEAM PATTER JUST PASSABLE

  18. Pass130,293 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,293 miles
    Test number
    671572398222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt incorrectly routed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt incorrectly routed

  19. Fail130,291 miles (+9,731)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    931986097978
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt incorrectly routed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt incorrectly routed

  20. Pass120,560 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    966857124235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,307 miles (+35)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,307 miles
    Test number
    497942302222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre propshaft bearing has slight play

  22. Fail115,272 miles (+8,497)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    977164692137
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre propshaft bearing has slight play

  23. Pass106,775 miles (+7,248)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    760980570275
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlamps
    • NoteRear no plate slightly deterioted

  24. Pass99,527 miles (+3,327)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    182300319269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteOs headlamp broken lower bracket but still secure
    • NoteWarning lamp illuminated

  25. Pass96,200 miles (+444)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,200 miles
    Test number
    930119278198
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteWarning light on ondash

  26. Fail95,756 miles (+3,709)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    643073848188
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteVehicle ecessively lowered. front tyres catching inner arches when cornering.

  27. Pass92,047 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    222395137419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail91,578 miles (+5,688)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    181331687417
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass85,890 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    222903306115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail85,843 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,843 miles
    Test number
    253119786026
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about S78 ENM

Does S78 ENM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 ENM is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S78 ENM?
The MOT on S78 ENM is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 ENM done?
S78 ENM was recorded at 186,573 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has S78 ENM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 ENM has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 ENM 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 ENM find?
S78 ENM passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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