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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T78 SSFMOT history

T78 SSF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,935 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 SSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 SSF was last recorded at 74,935 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 6,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,634 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,301 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,935 miles
  • 2025 – 68,634 miles
  • 2024 – 63,262 miles
  • 2023 – 59,304 miles
  • 2022 – 56,956 miles
  • 2021 – 54,615 miles
  • 2020 – 54,425 miles
  • 2019 – 52,737 miles
  • 2018 – 49,786 miles
  • 2017 – 46,517 miles
  • 2016 – 42,212 miles
  • 2015 – 37,147 miles
  • 2014 – 32,563 miles
  • 2013 – 27,748 miles
  • 2012 – 21,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,935 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • TPMS indicates that a tyre is underinflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    841973096359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,935 miles (+6,301)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    252253326233
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when fog light turned on (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,634 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    248323236913
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates that a tyre is underinflated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and underside components corroded

  4. Fail68,632 miles (+5,370)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    632214099907
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates that a tyre is underinflated
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and underside components corroded

  5. Pass63,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    803542351258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail63,262 miles (+3,958)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    416084305717
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass59,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    455603796232
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose above diff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail59,304 miles (+2,348)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    849002429006
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose above diff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,956 miles (+2,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    891315570061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass54,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    561596728517
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wheel damaged

  11. Fail54,614 miles (+189)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    961221031476
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear-most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wheel damaged

  12. Pass54,425 miles (+1,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    714831778457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield adrift

  13. Pass52,737 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    411091681496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,786 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    612566793452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,517 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,517 miles
    Test number
    220834228881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    149129468286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,212 miles (+5,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    683516110450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass37,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    484125930699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail37,146 miles (+4,583)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    205078573331
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass32,563 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,563 miles
    Test number
    395275704213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,748 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,748 miles
    Test number
    295599323227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,548 miles (+5,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    727450313206
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass21,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    345860902201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 SSF

Does T78 SSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 SSF is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 SSF?
The MOT on T78 SSF is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 SSF done?
T78 SSF was recorded at 74,935 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has T78 SSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 SSF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T78 SSF 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 SSF find?
T78 SSF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed; offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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