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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V78 RBKMOT history

V78 RBK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

V78 RBK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2023
Mileage
124,255 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 RBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 RBK was last recorded at 124,255 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,255 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,255 miles
  • 2021 – 119,355 miles
  • 2020 – 114,820 miles
  • 2019 – 110,511 miles
  • 2018 – 103,811 miles
  • 2017 – 96,483 miles
  • 2016 – 89,351 miles
  • 2015 – 80,115 miles
  • 2014 – 78,206 miles
  • 2013 – 76,424 miles
  • 2012 – 73,532 miles
  • 2011 – 69,272 miles
  • 2010 – 65,330 miles
  • 2009 – 59,796 miles
  • 2008 – 54,189 miles
  • 2007 – 48,800 miles
  • 2006 – 43,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,255 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • EML light on and brake pad wear warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,255 miles
    Test number
    675760130791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail124,255 miles (+4,900)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,255 miles
    Test number
    321388556755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass119,355 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,355 miles
    Test number
    992252773466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail119,333 miles (+4,513)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    139223759665
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,820 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    728366550235
    • AdvisoryEML light on and brake pad wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail114,819 miles (+4,308)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,819 miles
    Test number
    316751942912
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on and brake pad wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass110,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    252559181394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail110,511 miles (+6,700)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    606582551635
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass103,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    530609350555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,811 miles (+7,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    367399608528
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass96,483 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,483 miles
    Test number
    450885615277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail96,434 miles (+7,083)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,434 miles
    Test number
    751643952996
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass89,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,351 miles
    Test number
    434552038350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,351 miles (+9,236)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,351 miles
    Test number
    116356098858
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  15. Pass80,115 miles (+1,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    306683335137
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition.

  16. Pass78,206 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    935834134103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    607583333172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail76,424 miles (+2,892)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    778311033160
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass73,532 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    738922832198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,272 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    945718731151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,259 miles (+3,929)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    555062631104
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,330 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,330 miles
    Test number
    501320630156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,315 miles (+5,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    412798910126
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass59,796 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    773321129168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,772 miles (+5,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    401819319165
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  26. Pass54,189 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,189 miles
    Test number
    593220128174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,800 miles (+5,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    250265317463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass43,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    270148406103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 RBK

Does V78 RBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 RBK expired on 6 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 RBK?
The MOT on V78 RBK expired on 6 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 RBK done?
V78 RBK was recorded at 124,255 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 4,957 miles a year.
Has V78 RBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 RBK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V78 RBK 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 V78 RBK find?
V78 RBK passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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