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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X78 AAPMOT history

X78 AAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 80,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

X78 AAP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,475 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 AAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 AAP was last recorded at 80,475 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,106 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
1,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,475 miles
  • 2024 – 80,106 miles
  • 2023 – 79,078 miles
  • 2022 – 77,165 miles
  • 2021 – 76,435 miles
  • 2020 – 75,653 miles
  • 2019 – 74,303 miles
  • 2018 – 71,542 miles
  • 2017 – 70,522 miles
  • 2016 – 68,820 miles
  • 2015 – 67,111 miles
  • 2014 – 65,351 miles
  • 2013 – 64,004 miles
  • 2012 – 62,833 miles
  • 2011 – 60,943 miles
  • 2010 – 59,554 miles
  • 2009 – 57,421 miles
  • 2008 – 53,978 miles
  • 2007 – 50,393 miles
  • 2006 – 46,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear BRAKE BUNDY RUSTING BY FLEXIHOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

35 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    665160324377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,475 miles (+369)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    539161673957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,106 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    221089101161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,078 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,078 miles
    Test number
    103595214002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    321938315755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,165 miles (+730)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    408797405750
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass76,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    514640264488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,435 miles (+782)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    293210834651
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass75,653 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    875971388237
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail75,653 miles (+1,350)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    685749200999
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass74,303 miles (+2,761)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    634894726382
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass71,542 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    586219666441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail71,542 miles (+1,020)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    694033763193
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,522 miles (+1,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    754826405401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TO CHASSIS TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F AND O/S/R ALLOY RIMS VERY CORRODED INSIDE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TO CHASSIS TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,820 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    170131910348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE BUNDY RUSTING BY FLEXIHOSE
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail68,819 miles (+1,708)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    859703979313
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TO CHASSIS (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED/SPLIT TO CORDS 225/45/17Y (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TO CHASSIS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE BUNDY RUSTING BY FLEXIHOSE
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass67,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    306167142431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

  18. Fail67,111 miles (+1,760)5 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    774814774869
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

  19. Pass65,351 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    858439234251
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  20. Fail65,351 miles (+1,347)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    785663334241
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake fluid renewal date overdue
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  21. Pass64,004 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    917032043203
    • NoteAll four brake discs have signs of surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

  22. Fail64,004 miles (+1,171)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    298302843207
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll four brake discs have signs of surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

  23. Fail62,833 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    345214842216
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSigns of perishing on all four tyres
    • NoteSlight voltage drop on the nearside rear inner side light when indicator applied
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both the rear and the offside front brake discs

  24. Pass62,833 miles (+1,890)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    625034342234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSigns of perishing on all four tyres
    • NoteSlight voltage drop on the nearside rear inner side light when indicator applied
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both the rear and the offside front brake discs

  25. Pass60,943 miles (+1,389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    959725041220
    • NoteSlight play in both the front wheels
    • NoteSurface corrosion on the offside front and both the rear brake discs

  26. Pass59,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    164296640233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,554 miles (+2,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    554966440289
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail57,421 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    292370749225
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass57,421 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    323400749480
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass53,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    342986438252
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Fail53,978 miles (+3,585)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    822776738271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  32. Fail50,393 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    374937437203
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  33. Pass50,393 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    381047537417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass46,413 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    530638136254
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  35. Fail46,413 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    571528936208
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about X78 AAP

Does X78 AAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 AAP is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X78 AAP?
The MOT on X78 AAP is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 AAP done?
X78 AAP was recorded at 80,475 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,776 miles a year.
Has X78 AAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 AAP has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X78 AAP 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 X78 AAP find?
X78 AAP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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