BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T978 RWYMOT history
T978 RWY is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 72,556 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T978 RWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T978 RWY was last recorded at 72,556 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 72,556 miles · 15 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 72,556 miles
- 2022 – 72,055 miles
- 2021 – 71,774 miles
- 2019 – 70,440 miles
- 2018 – 69,485 miles
- 2017 – 68,246 miles
- 2016 – 66,253 miles
- 2015 – 62,738 miles
- 2014 – 59,074 miles
- 2013 – 56,395 miles
- 2012 – 52,778 miles
- 2011 – 48,506 miles
- 2010 – 45,935 miles
- 2009 – 41,181 miles
- 2008 – 39,439 miles
- 2007 – 37,070 miles
- 2006 – 32,856 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,556 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rears
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,556 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 72,556 miles
- Test number
- 806791711161
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail72,556 miles (+501)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,556 miles
- Test number
- 895264649108
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass72,055 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,055 miles
- Test number
- 225590219722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components
Fail72,055 miles (+281)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,055 miles
- Test number
- 984243681506
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components
Pass71,774 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,774 miles
- Test number
- 885244223578
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension componentry
Fail71,773 miles (+1,333)9 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,773 miles
- Test number
- 587074303669
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorCentral Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor /sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension componentry
Pass70,440 miles (+955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,440 miles
- Test number
- 872177822154
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hose ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass69,485 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 69,485 miles
- Test number
- 797014277543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,246 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 68,246 miles
- Test number
- 114706164099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,253 miles (+3,515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,253 miles
- Test number
- 255218990317
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak at front off side
Pass62,738 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,738 miles
- Test number
- 347158145156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,693 miles (+3,619)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,693 miles
- Test number
- 296016145495
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass59,074 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,074 miles
- Test number
- 129765464130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,070 miles (+2,675)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,070 miles
- Test number
- 236278144160
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Pass56,395 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,395 miles
- Test number
- 767339243138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,392 miles (+3,614)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,392 miles
- Test number
- 359442443152
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,778 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,778 miles
- Test number
- 496642242115
- NoteFuel pipes showing signs of advancing corrosion
- NotePark brake effort only 20%. May need ajustment or repair
Fail52,774 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,774 miles
- Test number
- 856349732119
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust heat shield not properly secured
- NoteFuel pipes showing signs of advancing corrosion
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 929323341167
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail48,506 miles (+2,571)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,506 miles
- Test number
- 517397921178
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass45,935 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,935 miles
- Test number
- 351147920183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,181 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,181 miles
- Test number
- 873228619183
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,439 miles (+2,369)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 39,439 miles
- Test number
- 814187628188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,070 miles (+4,214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,070 miles
- Test number
- 482679727150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass32,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 32,856 miles
- Test number
- 211425726477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,856 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,856 miles
- Test number
- 984137916187
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Questions about T978 RWY
- Does T978 RWY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T978 RWY expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T978 RWY?
- The MOT on T978 RWY expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T978 RWY done?
- T978 RWY was recorded at 72,556 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
- Has T978 RWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T978 RWY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T978 RWY 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 T978 RWY find?
- T978 RWY passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 10 advisories: general corrosion; inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills x2; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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