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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T78 KVSMOT history

T78 KVS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
151,858 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 KVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 KVS was last recorded at 151,858 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,844 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,858 miles
  • 2022 – 151,684 miles
  • 2021 – 151,157 miles
  • 2020 – 141,170 miles
  • 2019 – 128,884 miles
  • 2015 – 124,417 miles
  • 2014 – 119,199 miles
  • 2013 – 115,741 miles
  • 2012 – 111,096 miles
  • 2011 – 97,860 miles
  • 2010 – 90,870 miles
  • 2009 – 86,718 miles
  • 2008 – 82,701 miles
  • 2007 – 78,694 miles
  • 2006 – 73,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,858 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,858 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,858 miles
    Test number
    548547526013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,844 miles (+160)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,844 miles
    Test number
    151466353765
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass151,684 miles (+527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,684 miles
    Test number
    879010695874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass151,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,157 miles
    Test number
    219204562595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail151,157 miles (+9,987)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,157 miles
    Test number
    665426321382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass141,170 miles (+12,286)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,170 miles
    Test number
    748926078751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,884 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    232670556804
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass124,444 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,444 miles
    Test number
    728517532121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,417 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,417 miles
    Test number
    380543666348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,199 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    637006744287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,741 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,741 miles
    Test number
    515792053287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass111,096 miles2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    227878842219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres outer side walls are cut
    • NoteFront exhaust section mounting bracket is corroded
    • NoteN/s fronrt fog light lens is damaged
    • NoteO/s front fog light is not working
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge
    • NotePower steering drive belt is perished
    • NoteRear tyres inner side walls have small tears in them
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteTraction control light is on

  13. Fail111,096 miles (+13,236)9 failures2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    347257042217
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres outer side walls are cut
    • NoteFront exhaust section mounting bracket is corroded
    • NoteN/s fronrt fog light lens is damaged
    • NoteO/s front fog light is not working
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge
    • NotePower steering drive belt is perished
    • NoteRear tyres inner side walls have small tears in them
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteTraction control light is on

  14. Pass97,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    316940151260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,853 miles (+6,983)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    786530651289
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteTraction control warning light on

  16. Pass90,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    362537640404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,870 miles (+4,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    374527540263
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass86,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    741454349234
    • 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)

  19. Fail86,718 miles (+4,017)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    193524439273
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass82,701 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,701 miles
    Test number
    231669618239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,694 miles (+4,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,694 miles
    Test number
    391971327451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    424063196151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 KVS

Does T78 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 KVS expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 KVS?
The MOT on T78 KVS expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 KVS done?
T78 KVS was recorded at 151,858 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has T78 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 KVS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T78 KVS 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 KVS find?
T78 KVS passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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