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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T878 AKOMOT history

T878 AKO is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
160,352 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 AKO was last recorded at 160,352 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,069 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
5,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,352 miles
  • 2023 – 160,069 miles
  • 2022 – 156,141 miles
  • 2021 – 152,332 miles
  • 2020 – 148,055 miles
  • 2019 – 141,611 miles
  • 2018 – 135,319 miles
  • 2017 – 125,629 miles
  • 2016 – 121,900 miles
  • 2015 – 116,478 miles
  • 2014 – 111,425 miles
  • 2013 – 106,701 miles
  • 2012 – 100,012 miles
  • 2011 – 90,532 miles
  • 2010 – 82,624 miles
  • 2009 – 75,204 miles
  • 2008 – 68,106 miles
  • 2007 – 58,988 miles
  • 2006 – 51,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Decelerometer brake test done due to the vehicle being fitted with a limited slip diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,352 miles (+283)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,352 miles
    Test number
    314136224846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,069 miles (+3,928)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,069 miles
    Test number
    213914835512
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass156,141 miles (+3,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,141 miles
    Test number
    230628276240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,332 miles (+4,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,332 miles
    Test number
    729828693275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,055 miles (+6,444)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,055 miles
    Test number
    378404542186
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test carried out due to the vehicle being fitted with a limited slip differential
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area, Suspension arm mounting and bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area / Suspension arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    713655093263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail141,611 miles (+6,292)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    198728789564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass135,319 miles (+9,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    802351751716
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test carried out due to a limited slip differential being fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near the rear shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  9. Pass125,629 miles (+3,729)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,629 miles
    Test number
    535976380707
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test done due to the vehicle being fitted with a limited slip diff
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap is corroded needs attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near the jacking point (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak axle

  10. Pass121,900 miles (+5,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,900 miles
    Test number
    697394531748
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test done due to the vehicle being fitted with a limited slip diff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak axle / differential

  11. Pass116,478 miles (+5,053)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    107975222737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Very minor leak (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mount (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack has a very minor leak (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Child seat fitted - not allowing full check on seat belt fitment
    • AdvisoryMinor leak of oil from the rear axle

  12. Pass111,425 miles (+4,724)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    776624204310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass106,701 miles (+6,689)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,701 miles
    Test number
    986123503308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting is split
    • NoteRear tyres are worn on the edge

  14. Pass100,012 miles (+9,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    855526102390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass90,532 miles (+7,908)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    287044251195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass82,624 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    810248650110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,204 miles (+7,098)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    190976449168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass68,106 miles (+9,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    393126658128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass58,988 miles (+7,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    261782637417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    822876826144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T878 AKO

Does T878 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 AKO expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 AKO?
The MOT on T878 AKO expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 AKO done?
T878 AKO was recorded at 160,352 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 5,890 miles a year.
Has T878 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 AKO has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T878 AKO 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 T878 AKO find?
T878 AKO passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, and 6 more.

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