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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S78 MSTMOT history

S78 MST is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S78 MST green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
65,342 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 MST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S78 MST was last recorded at 65,342 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,652 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,690 miles
Average per year
1,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,342 miles
  • 2024 – 63,652 miles
  • 2023 – 57,434 miles
  • 2021 – 46,344 miles
  • 2020 – 40,952 miles
  • 2019 – 39,643 miles
  • 2018 – 38,028 miles
  • 2017 – 36,730 miles
  • 2016 – 35,078 miles
  • 2015 – 33,751 miles
  • 2014 – 33,101 miles
  • 2013 – 32,230 miles
  • 2012 – 31,765 miles
  • 2011 – 31,157 miles
  • 2010 – 30,582 miles
  • 2009 – 29,761 miles
  • 2008 – 28,574 miles
  • 2007 – 28,200 miles
  • 2006 – 27,603 miles
  • 2005 – 26,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,342 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,342 miles (+1,690)9 major3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    845270262679
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass63,652 miles (+212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    402409294705
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail63,440 miles (+6,006)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    535007123776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible One (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible One (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible One (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible One (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass57,434 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    161823618930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,433 miles (+11,089)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    102235090956
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    880759153251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail46,344 miles (+5,392)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    555190265181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,952 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    486612315448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    766048521876
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail39,643 miles (+1,615)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    403135546355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass38,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    718239477345
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail38,028 miles (+1,298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    459536517373
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass36,730 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    976717570083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    941346575615
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged but cord not exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad deteriorated

  15. Fail35,078 miles (+1,327)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    476092207630
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged but cord not exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad deteriorated
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass33,751 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    615344525281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,101 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,101 miles
    Test number
    328991934277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,230 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    757566123200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,765 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    947752822235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,157 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    858124331272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,582 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    942040130296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,761 miles (+1,187)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,761 miles
    Test number
    550146629280
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteSlight cut in near side rear tyre wall

  23. Pass28,574 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    401064638262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,200 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,200 miles
    Test number
    341280047247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,603 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,603 miles
    Test number
    691000946218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    420944235263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 MST

Does S78 MST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 MST expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 MST?
The MOT on S78 MST expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 MST done?
S78 MST was recorded at 65,342 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 1,920 miles a year.
Has S78 MST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 MST has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 MST 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 MST find?
S78 MST failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 15 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap insecure, and 24 more.

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