BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc
TAP 978MOT history
TAP 978 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,157 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 113,157 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TAP 978
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
TAP 978 was last recorded at 113,157 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,997 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,160 miles
- Average per year
- 3,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,157 miles
- 2024 – 108,997 miles
- 2023 – 104,634 miles
- 2022 – 100,475 miles
- 2021 – 97,521 miles
- 2020 – 89,412 miles
- 2019 – 87,472 miles
- 2017 – 83,232 miles
- 2016 – 81,016 miles
- 2015 – 77,272 miles
- 2014 – 73,111 miles
- 2013 – 69,292 miles
- 2012 – 64,645 miles
- 2011 – 59,886 miles
- 2010 – 59,201 miles
- 2009 – 57,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,157 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,157 miles (+4,160)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,157 miles
- Test number
- 783664623885
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,997 miles (+4,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 108,997 miles
- Test number
- 581577995028
- AdvisoryFront both sides, antiroll D-bush deteriorated, not excessive enough to cause play
Pass104,634 miles (+4,159)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,634 miles
- Test number
- 125996338705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,475 miles (+55)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 100,475 miles
- Test number
- 139048381791
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail100,420 miles (+2,899)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,420 miles
- Test number
- 679963822101
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHandbrake warning light stays on
Pass97,521 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 97,521 miles
- Test number
- 958962663336
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,521 miles (+8,109)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,521 miles
- Test number
- 847512662852
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,412 miles (+1,940)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 89,412 miles
- Test number
- 541325625243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,472 miles (+4,240)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 87,472 miles
- Test number
- 677710507309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,232 miles (+2,216)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 83,232 miles
- Test number
- 542527055522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,016 miles (+3,744)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 81,016 miles
- Test number
- 343987919779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,272 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,272 miles
- Test number
- 608428585145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,111 miles (+3,819)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,111 miles
- Test number
- 447084134157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,292 miles (+4,647)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,292 miles
- Test number
- 576576743105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,645 miles (+4,759)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,645 miles
- Test number
- 195314102174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,886 miles (+685)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,886 miles
- Test number
- 958412591057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,201 miles (+1,335)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,201 miles
- Test number
- 190176770095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,866 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,866 miles
- Test number
- 602816179006
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not to cord
Questions about TAP 978
- What vehicle is registration TAP 978 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TAP 978 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2005. 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 TAP 978 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAP 978 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on TAP 978?
- The MOT on TAP 978 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has TAP 978 done?
- TAP 978 was recorded at 113,157 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
- Has TAP 978 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TAP 978 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on TAP 978 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 TAP 978 find?
- TAP 978 passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 5 more.
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