
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
K77 ELBMOT history
K77 ELB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 217,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 217,859 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K77 ELB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 20 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K77 ELB was last recorded at 217,859 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 217,855 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 217,859 miles
- 2025 – 210,054 miles
- 2024 – 206,466 miles
- 2023 – 196,472 miles
- 2022 – 187,427 miles
- 2021 – 178,570 miles
- 2019 – 175,841 miles
- 2018 – 159,848 miles
- 2017 – 153,368 miles
- 2016 – 145,331 miles
- 2014 – 132,887 miles
- 2013 – 109,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,859 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 217,859 miles
- Test number
- 708907316878
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail217,855 miles (+7,801)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,855 miles
- Test number
- 388176091436
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass210,054 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 210,054 miles
- Test number
- 503127115984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail210,049 miles (+3,583)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,049 miles
- Test number
- 105438891995
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass206,466 miles (+9,994)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 206,466 miles
- Test number
- 150531662799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Heatshields insecure
Pass196,472 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 196,472 miles
- Test number
- 467179234852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,451 miles (+9,024)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,451 miles
- Test number
- 187703609047
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass187,427 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 187,427 miles
- Test number
- 247597590590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,407 miles (+8,837)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,407 miles
- Test number
- 573500084608
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass178,570 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 178,570 miles
- Test number
- 482005257973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail178,569 miles (+2,728)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,569 miles
- Test number
- 799142124502
- MajorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside & nearside (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass175,841 miles (+15,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 175,841 miles
- Test number
- 447022268834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,848 miles (+6,480)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 159,848 miles
- Test number
- 963978047177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,368 miles (+8,037)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 153,368 miles
- Test number
- 957432116143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 145,331 miles
- Test number
- 594571188734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,649 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 225,649 km
- Test number
- 749908765184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,887 miles (+23,650)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 132,887 miles
- Test number
- 339939274164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,237 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 109,237 miles
- Test number
- 566374253146
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Questions about K77 ELB
- Does K77 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 ELB is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K77 ELB?
- The MOT on K77 ELB is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K77 ELB done?
- K77 ELB was recorded at 217,859 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
- Has K77 ELB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K77 ELB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K77 ELB 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 K77 ELB find?
- K77 ELB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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