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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

478 ADTMOT history

478 ADT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 50,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

478 ADT grey 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
50,518 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 ADT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 ADT was last recorded at 50,518 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,750 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,768 miles
Average per year
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,518 miles
  • 2024 – 48,750 miles
  • 2023 – 48,176 miles
  • 2022 – 47,360 miles
  • 2021 – 46,293 miles
  • 2020 – 45,347 miles
  • 2019 – 44,132 miles
  • 2017 – 43,740 miles
  • 2016 – 41,072 miles
  • 2014 – 39,445 miles
  • 2013 – 38,053 miles
  • 2012 – 33,206 miles
  • 2011 – 20,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,518 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear caliper spring missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,518 miles (+1,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    520179856821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,750 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,750 miles
    Test number
    870728330059
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass48,176 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    717292931397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,089 miles (+729)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    199848840470
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryTraction control and brake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

  5. Pass47,360 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    942882748905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,293 miles (+946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    104440654132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,347 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,347 miles
    Test number
    745509650108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,132 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    188543414655
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail44,132 miles (+392)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    548003060741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,740 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,740 miles
    Test number
    972595314076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight inner edge wear

  11. Pass41,072 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    782197875688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,445 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    925083554283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,053 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,053 miles
    Test number
    828254923267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,206 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,206 miles
    Test number
    345760952429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,224 miles
    Test number
    129475691048
    • NoteAll tyres outer raised edges worn

Questions about 478 ADT

What vehicle is registration 478 ADT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 ADT on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 478 ADT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 478 ADT is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 478 ADT?
The MOT on 478 ADT is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 478 ADT done?
478 ADT was recorded at 50,518 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
Has 478 ADT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 478 ADT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 478 ADT 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 478 ADT find?
478 ADT passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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