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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

SKM 78MOT history

SKM 78 is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

SKM 78 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,179 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SKM 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SKM 78 was last recorded at 105,179 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,180 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,999 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,179 miles
  • 2025 – 99,180 miles
  • 2024 – 93,492 miles
  • 2023 – 88,092 miles
  • 2022 – 83,858 miles
  • 2021 – 79,413 miles
  • 2020 – 76,202 miles
  • 2019 – 71,765 miles
  • 2018 – 66,419 miles
  • 2017 – 61,806 miles
  • 2016 – 54,802 miles
  • 2015 – 48,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,179 miles (+5,999)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,179 miles
    Test number
    348946265430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,180 miles (+5,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    299180045497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass93,492 miles (+5,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    642461295427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass88,092 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,092 miles
    Test number
    510879958305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,858 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    740096238106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,413 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,413 miles
    Test number
    315754336764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,202 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,202 miles
    Test number
    905015109349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,765 miles (+5,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    463257385656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,419 miles (+4,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    228991091577
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass61,806 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    339824421774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail61,783 miles (+6,981)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,783 miles
    Test number
    980346979838
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  12. Pass54,802 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    526572121508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,388 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    165228615121
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  14. Pass48,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    806428915157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SKM 78

What vehicle is registration SKM 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SKM 78 on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SKM 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SKM 78 is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SKM 78?
The MOT on SKM 78 is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SKM 78 done?
SKM 78 was recorded at 105,179 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has SKM 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SKM 78 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on SKM 78 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 SKM 78 find?
SKM 78 passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged, and 3 more.

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