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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X78 XSFMOT history

X78 XSF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

X78 XSF 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,466 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 XSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 XSF was last recorded at 75,466 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,086 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
1,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,466 miles
  • 2025 – 75,086 miles
  • 2024 – 74,892 miles
  • 2023 – 74,399 miles
  • 2022 – 74,341 miles
  • 2021 – 73,556 miles
  • 2020 – 73,258 miles
  • 2019 – 72,892 miles
  • 2018 – 72,551 miles
  • 2017 – 71,960 miles
  • 2016 – 69,261 miles
  • 2015 – 66,757 miles
  • 2014 – 64,734 miles
  • 2013 – 61,475 miles
  • 2012 – 59,311 miles
  • 2011 – 55,759 miles
  • 2010 – 53,808 miles
  • 2009 – 52,226 miles
  • 2008 – 47,371 miles
  • 2007 – 41,530 miles
  • 2006 – 38,478 miles
  • 2004 – 34,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,466 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Nov 2004, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,466 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    375168802947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,086 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,086 miles
    Test number
    769315910461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,892 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    905229601512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,399 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,399 miles
    Test number
    115585477957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,341 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    262683114739
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass73,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    589795717992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,556 miles (+298)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    588049663403
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass73,258 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    544050053082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,892 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    868564186398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,551 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    213320482199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,960 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    934451106858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,261 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    750694851430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    727753335101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,757 miles (+2,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    765052435124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass64,734 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    859999424175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,475 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,475 miles
    Test number
    746122123176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,311 miles (+3,552)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    437054922130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre has slight kerb damage
  18. Fail55,759 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    227165981018
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  19. Pass55,759 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    247715781062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,808 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    164874080020
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail53,808 miles (+1,582)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    420314980041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass52,226 miles (+4,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    932243589030
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Fail47,371 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    521796988012
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  24. Pass47,371 miles (+5,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    890486388062
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  25. Pass41,530 miles (+3,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    832652477057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass38,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    892203006082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,477 miles (+4,280)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    172033706094
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass34,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2005
    Odometer
    34,197 miles
    Test number
    684722995183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 XSF

Does X78 XSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 XSF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 XSF?
The MOT on X78 XSF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 XSF done?
X78 XSF was recorded at 75,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,899 miles a year.
Has X78 XSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 XSF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X78 XSF 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 XSF find?
X78 XSF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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