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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

77 TEHMOT history

77 TEH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

77 TEH 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
77 TEH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

77 TEH was last recorded at 89,944 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,586 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,944 miles
  • 2025 – 88,586 miles
  • 2024 – 87,224 miles
  • 2023 – 85,789 miles
  • 2022 – 84,459 miles
  • 2021 – 83,428 miles
  • 2020 – 82,743 miles
  • 2019 – 80,013 miles
  • 2018 – 78,393 miles
  • 2017 – 74,755 miles
  • 2016 – 73,133 miles
  • 2015 – 70,495 miles
  • 2014 – 66,136 miles
  • 2013 – 62,590 miles
  • 2012 – 55,192 miles
  • 2011 – 49,026 miles
  • 2010 – 42,741 miles
  • 2009 – 37,898 miles
  • 2008 – 31,129 miles
  • 2007 – 24,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,944 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak from engine areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads breaking up

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,944 miles (+1,358)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    801648873854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads breaking up

  2. Pass88,586 miles (+1,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    556656131291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,224 miles (+1,435)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    397638411424
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area

  4. Pass85,789 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    830931010018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass84,459 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    624998357748
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished

  6. Fail84,437 miles (+1,009)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    832619174735
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished

  7. Pass83,428 miles (+685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    156685392676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,743 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    265935981640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail82,742 miles (+2,729)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,742 miles
    Test number
    523975484948
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass80,013 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    978962693438
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail80,012 miles (+1,619)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    419454828357
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass78,393 miles (+28)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,393 miles
    Test number
    410182961408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail78,365 miles (+3,610)1 failure2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    905236337150
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass74,755 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    182510463017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail74,755 miles (+1,622)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    125977604494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass73,133 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    199712489552
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass70,495 miles (+4)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    846341365044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol cap seal perishing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail70,491 miles (+4,355)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    965128755077
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol cap seal perishing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass66,136 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    967648174028
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has small cut to outer side wall.
    • NoteOil weeping from gearbox

  20. Fail66,136 miles (+3,546)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    618488574087
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has small cut to outer side wall.
    • NoteOil weeping from gearbox

  21. Pass62,590 miles (+7,398)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,590 miles
    Test number
    257229373013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass55,192 miles (+6,166)5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    119592872468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust bracket to gearbox corroded away
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs lipped and worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass49,026 miles (+6,285)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    718552881045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteFront gearbox mounted exhaust bracket corroded and broken but system is still secure
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

  24. Pass42,741 miles (+4,843)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    102613380028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

  25. Pass37,898 miles (+6,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    572313989069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

  26. Pass31,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,129 miles
    Test number
    681359178095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,129 miles (+6,320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,129 miles
    Test number
    114559878008
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass24,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    583674577073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,809 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    151783077405
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about 77 TEH

What vehicle is registration 77 TEH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 77 TEH on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2004. 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 77 TEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 77 TEH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 77 TEH?
The MOT on 77 TEH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 77 TEH done?
77 TEH was recorded at 89,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has 77 TEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 77 TEH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 77 TEH 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 77 TEH find?
77 TEH passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroding; offside rear brake pipe corroding, and 5 more.

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