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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S78 NKVMOT history

S78 NKV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

S78 NKV silver 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 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
144,466 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 NKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 NKV was last recorded at 144,466 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,456 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,466 miles
  • 2022 – 134,912 miles
  • 2021 – 126,792 miles
  • 2020 – 123,204 miles
  • 2019 – 117,804 miles
  • 2018 – 114,414 miles
  • 2017 – 109,672 miles
  • 2016 – 106,869 miles
  • 2015 – 103,270 miles
  • 2014 – 99,335 miles
  • 2013 – 93,100 miles
  • 2012 – 87,254 miles
  • 2011 – 81,505 miles
  • 2010 – 77,595 miles
  • 2009 – 74,478 miles
  • 2008 – 71,944 miles
  • 2007 – 69,357 miles
  • 2006 – 63,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,466 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,466 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,466 miles
    Test number
    586070022260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,456 miles (+9,544)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,456 miles
    Test number
    374322890620
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    364679306433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,906 miles (+8,114)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,906 miles
    Test number
    901058992168
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass126,792 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    224775886494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    265464845334
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency close to limit

  7. Fail123,204 miles (+5,400)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    354444738839
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency close to limit

  8. Pass117,804 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,804 miles
    Test number
    123859439080
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight pattern poor

  9. Fail117,803 miles (+3,389)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    212501125641
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak from engine

  10. Pass114,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,414 miles
    Test number
    815600989336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,414 miles (+4,742)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,414 miles
    Test number
    200348574805
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass109,672 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    883742699448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,660 miles (+2,791)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,660 miles
    Test number
    104457433364
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass106,869 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,869 miles
    Test number
    479838748596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,758 miles (+3,488)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,758 miles
    Test number
    925199926925
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass103,270 miles (+69)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    348315865054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear dif stabilizer bushes worn

  17. Fail103,201 miles (+3,866)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,201 miles
    Test number
    556931065060
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear dif stabilizer bushes worn

  18. Pass99,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    456352094024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail99,335 miles (+6,235)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    787131794049
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass93,100 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    326782053035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail93,085 miles (+5,831)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    429239043000
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    806917762046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,254 miles (+5,749)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    758066162058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  24. Pass81,505 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,505 miles
    Test number
    128123661448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside brake drum(handbrake)warped

  25. Fail81,505 miles (+3,910)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,505 miles
    Test number
    799652861041
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside brake drum(handbrake)warped
    • NoteSlight condensation in both headlamps

  26. Pass77,595 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    103714060017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass74,478 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,478 miles
    Test number
    152882069498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,944 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    862294068078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,357 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    272374567058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,309 miles
    Test number
    483795966032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 NKV

Does S78 NKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 NKV expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 NKV?
The MOT on S78 NKV expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 NKV done?
S78 NKV was recorded at 144,466 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has S78 NKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 NKV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S78 NKV 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 NKV find?
S78 NKV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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