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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.

K77 ELB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass217,859 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. Pass196,472 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,472 miles
    Test number
    467179234852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass187,427 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,427 miles
    Test number
    247597590590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass159,848 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,848 miles
    Test number
    963978047177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,368 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,368 miles
    Test number
    957432116143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    594571188734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass225,649 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    225,649 km
    Test number
    749908765184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,887 miles (+23,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    339939274164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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