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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T78 MCVMOT history

T78 MCV is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
71,725 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 MCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 MCV was last recorded at 71,725 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,680 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
1,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,725 miles
  • 2023 – 71,680 miles
  • 2022 – 71,376 miles
  • 2021 – 70,832 miles
  • 2020 – 70,698 miles
  • 2019 – 70,449 miles
  • 2018 – 70,195 miles
  • 2017 – 69,501 miles
  • 2016 – 69,094 miles
  • 2015 – 68,582 miles
  • 2014 – 68,016 miles
  • 2013 – 67,697 miles
  • 2012 – 67,357 miles
  • 2011 – 66,780 miles
  • 2010 – 66,271 miles
  • 2009 – 65,844 miles
  • 2008 – 57,066 miles
  • 2007 – 54,713 miles
  • 2006 – 46,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general corrosion underneath (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,725 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    683626623260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general corrosion underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,680 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    798064013637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,376 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    225239480236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    505452383065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,829 miles (+131)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    657728113884
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass70,698 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    767332997450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,449 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    906830583880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,195 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    896006904129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,501 miles (+407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    221234308742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass69,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,094 miles
    Test number
    459792893770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,094 miles (+512)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,094 miles
    Test number
    880669370429
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass68,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    206450465415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,582 miles (+566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    945530265153
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass68,016 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    789389234168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,697 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    385654663198
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail67,690 miles (+333)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,690 miles
    Test number
    667121463165
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass67,357 miles (+577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,357 miles
    Test number
    557438492106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass66,780 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    169633891125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,271 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    411790300232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,844 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,844 miles
    Test number
    130707189167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail65,807 miles (+8,741)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    773040089192
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass57,066 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    233074008261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,713 miles (+7,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,713 miles
    Test number
    633724567197
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    713570666010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T78 MCV

Does T78 MCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 MCV expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 MCV?
The MOT on T78 MCV expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 MCV done?
T78 MCV was recorded at 71,725 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 1,287 miles a year.
Has T78 MCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 MCV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T78 MCV 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 MCV find?
T78 MCV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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