BMW 3 SERIES S78DHT has 25 MOTs

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This 1998 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,318 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 10:21.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

S78DHT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JULY 2027127,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Noise From Steering Rack/suspension When Turning
PASSED14TH JULY 202519TH JULY 2026126,502 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Noise From Steering Rack/suspension When Turning
PASSED12TH JULY 202419TH JULY 2025126,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JULY 202319TH JULY 2024126,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202214TH FEBRUARY 2023125,865 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202012TH OCTOBER 2021124,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Both Front Shock Absorbors Rusty
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2020124,188 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Both Front Shock Absorbors Rusty
PASSED19TH JUNE 201919TH DECEMBER 2020123,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Wheel Has Been Welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201819TH JUNE 2019123,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog/driving Lamp Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED20TH JUNE 2018123,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog/driving Lamp Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. PRS - Rear Tyre(s) With Different Aspect Ratios Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH MAY 201717TH MAY 2018123,490 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 20162ND JULY 2017122,895 MI
FAILED24TH JUNE 2016122,895 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED30TH JUNE 20152ND JULY 2016121,885 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 20142ND JULY 2015120,731 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 20132ND JULY 2014118,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED19TH JUNE 20122ND JULY 2013116,576 MI
FAILED12TH JUNE 2012116,576 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED15TH JUNE 20112ND JULY 2012114,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED23RD JUNE 20102ND JULY 2011109,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. USER ENTERED - Nail In Near Side Rear Tyre
PASSED30TH JUNE 20092ND JULY 2010106,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED24TH JUNE 20082ND JULY 200999,740 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20072ND JULY 200892,499 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED27TH JUNE 200628TH JUNE 200778,617 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Misaligned( Not Rubbing Body Work)
  4. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Starting To Wear Edges
PASSED29TH JUNE 200528TH JUNE 200666,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Sligt Play In O/s Steering Rack
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S78DHT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

S78DHT MOT Comments

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S78DHT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,318 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,547 miles

S78DHT FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration S78DHT was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 127,318 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,547 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S78DHT has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 84 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does S78DHT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 31st August 2026 S78DHT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S78DHT Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 31st August 2026 S78DHT does have Tax. Read more

When does S78DHT Tax expire?

The current Tax for S78DHT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S78DHT MOT expire?

The current MOT for S78DHT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th July 2027. Read more

When did S78DHT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S78DHT was on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 10:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S78DHT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for S78DHT we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S78DHT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for S78DHT we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S78DHT?

S78DHT is registered as a 1998 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has S78DHT done?

The odometer reading for S78DHT at the last MOT in July 2026 was 127,318 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,547 miles per year. Read more

How old is S78DHT?

The vehicle S78DHT was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 22nd October 1998. Read more

What colour is S78DHT?

The official colour of S78DHT is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does S78DHT have?

S78DHT has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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