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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T278 ABMMOT history

T278 ABM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
163,176 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 ABM was last recorded at 163,176 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 9,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,116 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9,060 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,176 miles
  • 2024 – 154,116 miles
  • 2023 – 154,034 miles
  • 2021 – 153,934 miles
  • 2020 – 147,068 miles
  • 2019 – 134,546 miles
  • 2018 – 124,328 miles
  • 2017 – 115,369 miles
  • 2016 – 105,538 miles
  • 2015 – 98,805 miles
  • 2014 – 94,008 miles
  • 2013 – 91,264 miles
  • 2012 – 85,561 miles
  • 2011 – 73,943 miles
  • 2010 – 67,801 miles
  • 2009 – 63,235 miles
  • 2008 – 58,039 miles
  • 2007 – 54,111 miles
  • 2006 – 48,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,176 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Surface corrosion started in various places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,176 miles (+9,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,176 miles
    Test number
    185269344723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,116 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,116 miles
    Test number
    253605494154
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places

  3. Fail154,100 miles (+66)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,100 miles
    Test number
    815258037030
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside rear (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places

  4. Pass154,034 miles (+100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,034 miles
    Test number
    999419092167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion started in various places

  5. Fail153,934 miles (+6,866)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,934 miles
    Test number
    731426856246
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills

  6. Pass147,068 miles (+291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,068 miles
    Test number
    364966698564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in under seal

  7. Fail146,777 miles (+12,231)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,777 miles
    Test number
    309553885332
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  8. Pass134,546 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    320972393781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,328 miles (+8,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,328 miles
    Test number
    352144013331
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are stretched to fit

  10. Pass115,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    266797039294
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWheel arch and sill covers fitted

  11. Fail115,369 miles (+9,831)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    820673495099
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWheel arch and sill covers fitted

  12. Pass105,538 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,538 miles
    Test number
    808592342269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,805 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    136412665424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  14. Fail98,805 miles (+4,797)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    935832465063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass94,008 miles (+2,744)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,008 miles
    Test number
    998935454057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise dash lights flickering

  16. Pass91,264 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    805385443062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,561 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    386821842088
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteH/brake slightly high
    • NoteMoisture in o/s h/light
    • NotePart of o/s/r side light out
    • NoteRear tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends + rear wishbone bushes

  18. Fail85,561 miles (+11,618)1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    629981342071
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteH/brake slightly high
    • NoteMoisture in o/s h/light
    • NotePart of o/s/r side light out
    • NoteRear tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends + rear wishbone bushes

  19. Pass73,943 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    417244831059
    • NoteSlight moisture in n/s headlight
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wishbone bush
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rear bush

  20. Fail73,943 miles (+6,142)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    459713431034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMoisture in o/s/f headlight
    • NoteO/s reverse light inop
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inop
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rear bush
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  21. Pass67,801 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    172420270481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,791 miles (+4,556)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    943748260070
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass63,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    611461679005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail63,235 miles (+5,196)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    422221379053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass58,039 miles (+3,928)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    501821978056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag lamp indicates fault
    • NoteWishbone bushes worn

  26. Pass54,111 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    622527667005
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low †rear tyres wearing low

  27. Fail54,080 miles (+5,342)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,080 miles
    Test number
    132486067441
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
    • NoteREAR TYRES WEARING LOW

  28. Pass48,738 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    480079566001
    • NoteAIR BAG LAMP ON
    • NoteO/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Questions about T278 ABM

Does T278 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 ABM expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 ABM?
The MOT on T278 ABM expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 ABM done?
T278 ABM was recorded at 163,176 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has T278 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 ABM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T278 ABM 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 T278 ABM find?
T278 ABM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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