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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T878 AKNMOT history

T878 AKN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,145 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 AKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 AKN was last recorded at 103,145 miles on 24 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2026: 103,145 miles, lower than 108,762 miles on 8 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,762 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,145 miles
  • 2025 – 108,762 miles
  • 2024 – 101,687 miles
  • 2023 – 98,524 miles
  • 2022 – 97,341 miles
  • 2014 – 91,636 miles
  • 2013 – 82,125 miles
  • 2011 – 75,695 miles
  • 2009 – 74,026 miles
  • 2007 – 73,998 miles
  • 2006 – 62,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,145 miles (-5,617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    208425963290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,762 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    412330007415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,687 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    101066998716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,524 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    375062128390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,341 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    423202830934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,636 miles (+9,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    689655014350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  7. Fail82,125 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    475916393285
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  8. Pass82,125 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    715906093226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    897129321356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,695 miles (+1,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    358908621363
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  11. Fail74,026 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    712601359345
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass74,026 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    812531059356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass73,998 miles (+11,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    150257007238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    234793706234
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T878 AKN

Does T878 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 AKN is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 AKN?
The MOT on T878 AKN is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 AKN done?
T878 AKN was recorded at 103,145 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has T878 AKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 AKN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on T878 AKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T878 AKN find?
T878 AKN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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