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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,991 cc

J478 RPGMOT history

J478 RPG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 1992. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 156,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,159 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J478 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
16 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J478 RPG was last recorded at 156,159 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,345 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,159 miles
  • 2025 – 154,345 miles
  • 2024 – 152,831 miles
  • 2023 – 150,108 miles
  • 2022 – 148,595 miles
  • 2021 – 147,250 miles
  • 2020 – 146,326 miles
  • 2019 – 144,234 miles
  • 2018 – 141,965 miles
  • 2017 – 139,475 miles
  • 2016 – 138,177 miles
  • 2015 – 135,351 miles
  • 2014 – 130,156 miles
  • 2013 – 126,755 miles
  • 2012 – 123,609 miles
  • 2011 – 119,272 miles
  • 2010 – 112,523 miles
  • 2009 – 110,667 miles
  • 2008 – 109,143 miles
  • 2007 – 107,532 miles
  • 2006 – 105,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,159 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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at flexi hose end)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (region of rack)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,159 miles
    Test number
    610211276558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,159 miles (+1,814)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,159 miles
    Test number
    350335228485
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass154,345 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,345 miles
    Test number
    672044182561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,134 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,134 miles
    Test number
    569260545330
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail154,343 miles (+1,512)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,343 miles
    Test number
    710484979364
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass152,831 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,831 miles
    Test number
    962527407712
    • AdvisoryOffside boot floor holed/corroded - near battery

  7. Pass150,108 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,108 miles
    Test number
    853049688032
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • 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 (at flexi hose end) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (region of rack) (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail150,107 miles (+1,512)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,107 miles
    Test number
    184678687883
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (chalk marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • 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 (at flexi hose end) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (region of rack) (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass148,595 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,595 miles
    Test number
    277442623517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,250 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    334863052293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer wheel arches (both)

  11. Fail147,164 miles (+838)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,164 miles
    Test number
    467756068618
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger /lower front wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer wheel arches (both)

  12. Pass146,326 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,326 miles
    Test number
    510925192248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

  13. Pass144,234 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    144,234 miles
    Test number
    697045672044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,220 miles (+2,255)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,220 miles
    Test number
    899069569607
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front & offside front floors around jacking points holed & corroded (more than 30cm from suspension / seatbelt montings)

  15. Pass141,965 miles (+2,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,965 miles
    Test number
    539389959532
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi end/side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi end/side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  16. Pass139,475 miles (+1,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,475 miles
    Test number
    139749677931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass138,177 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,177 miles
    Test number
    153731302933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,351 miles (+5,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,351 miles
    Test number
    369164705205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass130,156 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,156 miles
    Test number
    806215494168
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear outer wheelarches rusty (not jagged)

  20. Fail130,155 miles (+3,400)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,155 miles
    Test number
    536315194133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear outer wheelarches rusty (not jagged)

  21. Pass126,755 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,755 miles
    Test number
    355667103228
    • NoteOffside & nearside front wing lower sections corroded
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear outer wheel arches corrcded (not jagged)

  22. Fail126,753 miles (+3,144)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    137225203209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front wing lower sections corroded
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear outer wheel arches corrcded (not jagged)

  23. Pass123,609 miles (+4,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,609 miles
    Test number
    967237302218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass119,272 miles (+6,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    318538501246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Pass112,523 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    372424100436
    • NoteOffside front outer sill corroded.

  26. Fail112,523 miles (+1,856)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    670753100285
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front outer sill corroded.

  27. Pass110,667 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    972744009288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass109,143 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,143 miles
    Test number
    830794408218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,532 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    244901417219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail107,525 miles (+1,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,525 miles
    Test number
    302858507279
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  31. Pass105,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,894 miles
    Test number
    301046406282
    • NoteOffside front wing badly corroded.

  32. Fail105,894 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,894 miles
    Test number
    873686006286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteOffside front wing badly corroded.

Questions about J478 RPG

Does J478 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J478 RPG is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J478 RPG?
The MOT on J478 RPG is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J478 RPG done?
J478 RPG was recorded at 156,159 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has J478 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J478 RPG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J478 RPG 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 J478 RPG find?
J478 RPG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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