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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T878 MPUMOT history

T878 MPU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
166,628 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 MPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 MPU was last recorded at 166,628 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,623 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,628 miles
  • 2021 – 165,730 miles
  • 2020 – 163,074 miles
  • 2019 – 158,564 miles
  • 2018 – 154,560 miles
  • 2017 – 150,931 miles
  • 2016 – 147,402 miles
  • 2015 – 142,674 miles
  • 2014 – 139,776 miles
  • 2013 – 136,673 miles
  • 2012 – 134,089 miles
  • 2011 – 131,476 miles
  • 2010 – 128,943 miles
  • 2009 – 124,946 miles
  • 2008 – 120,900 miles
  • 2007 – 107,780 miles
  • 2006 – 90,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,628 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,628 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,628 miles
    Test number
    351750187210
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail166,623 miles (+893)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,623 miles
    Test number
    532711045165
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass165,730 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,730 miles
    Test number
    481197336570
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,729 miles (+2,655)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,729 miles
    Test number
    621429917805
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,074 miles
    Test number
    465423003131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  6. Fail163,074 miles (+4,510)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,074 miles
    Test number
    440894219816
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  7. Pass158,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,564 miles
    Test number
    955752497759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  8. Fail158,564 miles (+4,004)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,564 miles
    Test number
    778768560699
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  9. Pass154,560 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,560 miles
    Test number
    661880550953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear jacking point area corroded

  10. Fail154,553 miles (+3,622)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,553 miles
    Test number
    192528224841
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  11. Pass150,931 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    869265509464
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point missing

  12. Fail150,124 miles (+2,722)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    371656464644
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking point missing

  13. Pass147,402 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,402 miles
    Test number
    751634237732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,674 miles (+2,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    217040685078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass139,776 miles (+54)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,776 miles
    Test number
    686887284001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

  16. Fail139,722 miles (+3,049)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    638131184069
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

  17. Pass136,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    289132583010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,673 miles (+2,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    595302883058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass134,089 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    134,089 miles
    Test number
    356834782048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass131,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    131,476 miles
    Test number
    916353471085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,476 miles (+2,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,476 miles
    Test number
    957151771096
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass128,943 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    128,943 miles
    Test number
    503361980047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,883 miles (+3,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    824977570087
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass124,946 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    124,946 miles
    Test number
    963290789010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    120,900 miles
    Test number
    150105988465
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail120,900 miles (+13,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,900 miles
    Test number
    372935688021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass107,780 miles (+17,243)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    392399867008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,537 miles
    Test number
    682290476020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 MPU

Does T878 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 MPU expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 MPU?
The MOT on T878 MPU expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 MPU done?
T878 MPU was recorded at 166,628 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 4,598 miles a year.
Has T878 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 MPU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T878 MPU 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 MPU find?
T878 MPU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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