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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,500 cc

X78 XCVMOT history

X78 XCV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

X78 XCV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
79,868 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 XCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 XCV was last recorded at 79,868 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,597 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,271 miles
Average per year
2,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,868 miles
  • 2025 – 78,597 miles
  • 2024 – 76,631 miles
  • 2023 – 74,981 miles
  • 2022 – 73,444 miles
  • 2021 – 67,820 miles
  • 2020 – 64,812 miles
  • 2019 – 62,846 miles
  • 2018 – 61,765 miles
  • 2017 – 60,311 miles
  • 2016 – 58,887 miles
  • 2015 – 56,571 miles
  • 2014 – 53,446 miles
  • 2013 – 50,830 miles
  • 2012 – 44,331 miles
  • 2011 – 39,659 miles
  • 2010 – 35,579 miles
  • 2009 – 28,370 miles
  • 2008 – 27,453 miles
  • 2007 – 26,291 miles
  • 2006 – 24,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • EML illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,868 miles (+1,271)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    900487786047
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,597 miles (+1,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,597 miles
    Test number
    705347544203
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    248532157964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,631 miles (+1,650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    272733510929
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,981 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,981 miles
    Test number
    794274615249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,444 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    318088759522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    468672615618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,820 miles (+3,008)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    546455910496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,812 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    744623734552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail64,812 miles (+1,966)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    962782795854
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,846 miles
    Test number
    111162696489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail62,846 miles (+1,081)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,846 miles
    Test number
    165042440503
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass61,765 miles (+1,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    987180400971
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre stepped inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside rear

  14. Pass60,311 miles (+1,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    355413849941
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind offside front
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,887 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,887 miles
    Test number
    872335040916
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  16. Fail58,843 miles (+2,272)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    350879906717
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released high level (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass56,571 miles (+14)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    805529325184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEML light illuminated
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axel bushes deteriorated

  18. Fail56,557 miles (+3,111)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    599768025133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEML light illuminated
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axel bushes deteriorated

  19. Pass53,446 miles (+2,616)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    778689834196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

  20. Pass50,830 miles (+6,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    168613733235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass44,331 miles (+4,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    257934232269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass39,659 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    135985241288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,606 miles (+4,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,606 miles
    Test number
    279268831204
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass35,579 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,579 miles
    Test number
    551845130275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,370 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    594606049209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,453 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,453 miles
    Test number
    973209248279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,291 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,291 miles
    Test number
    431817747222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,353 miles
    Test number
    192318146236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X78 XCV

Does X78 XCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 XCV is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 XCV?
The MOT on X78 XCV is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 XCV done?
X78 XCV was recorded at 79,868 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,818 miles a year.
Has X78 XCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 XCV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X78 XCV 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 XCV find?
X78 XCV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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