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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S78 RTBMOT history

S78 RTB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S78 RTB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
114,089 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 RTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 RTB was last recorded at 114,089 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,582 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,507 miles
Average per year
10,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,089 miles
  • 2025 – 106,582 miles
  • 2024 – 97,807 miles
  • 2023 – 89,355 miles
  • 2022 – 81,819 miles
  • 2021 – 79,628 miles
  • 2020 – 75,673 miles
  • 2019 – 42,658 miles
  • 2018 – 25,832 miles
  • 2017 – 16,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,089 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,089 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    613368669668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,582 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    670807533816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,807 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    291308488131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    705872891661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail89,355 miles (+7,536)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    997292750066
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass81,819 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    779842765759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    815234186387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail79,628 miles (+3,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    815938357580
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass75,673 miles (+12,154)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    916361622637
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,519 miles (+20,861)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,519 miles
    Test number
    875965221579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,658 miles (+16,826)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    957769067657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass25,832 miles (+9,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,832 miles
    Test number
    203214869348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass16,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,227 miles
    Test number
    632247227670
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips outside zone A

Questions about S78 RTB

Does S78 RTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 RTB is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 RTB?
The MOT on S78 RTB is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 RTB done?
S78 RTB was recorded at 114,089 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,550 miles a year.
Has S78 RTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 RTB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S78 RTB 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 RTB find?
S78 RTB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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