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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T78 ARXMOT history

T78 ARX is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
134,057 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 ARX was last recorded at 134,057 miles on 4 May 2024, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,590 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,467 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,057 miles
  • 2021 – 132,590 miles
  • 2019 – 130,241 miles
  • 2016 – 127,923 miles
  • 2015 – 124,110 miles
  • 2014 – 123,050 miles
  • 2013 – 121,377 miles
  • 2012 – 118,289 miles
  • 2011 – 115,944 miles
  • 2010 – 105,154 miles
  • 2009 – 91,225 miles
  • 2008 – 81,880 miles
  • 2007 – 73,184 miles
  • 2006 – 65,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,057 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,057 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    178808469698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,590 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,590 miles
    Test number
    301567219992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,241 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,241 miles
    Test number
    516596297525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,923 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,923 miles
    Test number
    404944606113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,110 miles (+1,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,110 miles
    Test number
    197190935222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass123,050 miles (+1,673)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,050 miles
    Test number
    899080534237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  7. Pass121,377 miles (+3,088)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    726337113276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  8. Pass118,289 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    549558842279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail118,289 miles (+2,345)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    148768042200
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass115,944 miles (+10,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,944 miles
    Test number
    716657011297
    • 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)

  11. Pass105,154 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    300968710206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mounts split slightly

  12. Fail105,154 miles (+13,929)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    952338010289
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mounts split slightly

  13. Pass91,225 miles (+9,345)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    382033939288
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteStone chips to screen
    • NoteUnable to check inner brake pads

  14. Pass81,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    393625638427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,880 miles (+8,696)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    214885938200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass73,184 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    343366827288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    882179026250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 ARX

Does T78 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 ARX expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 ARX?
The MOT on T78 ARX expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 ARX done?
T78 ARX was recorded at 134,057 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has T78 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 ARX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on T78 ARX 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 T78 ARX find?
T78 ARX passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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