BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc
L77 AFPMOT history
L77 AFP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,777 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 126,777 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,900 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 AFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 AFP was last recorded at 126,777 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 12,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,606 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,171 miles
- Average per year
- 6,900 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,777 miles
- 2025 – 114,606 miles
- 2024 – 103,443 miles
- 2023 – 93,037 miles
- 2022 – 80,962 miles
- 2021 – 80,792 miles
- 2020 – 76,096 miles
- 2019 – 72,268 miles
- 2018 – 68,360 miles
- 2017 – 64,751 miles
- 2016 – 61,502 miles
- 2015 – 54,253 miles
- 2014 – 48,090 miles
- 2013 – 38,472 miles
- 2012 – 32,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,777 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,777 miles (+12,171)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 126,777 miles
- Test number
- 555990022463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,606 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 114,606 miles
- Test number
- 180771816315
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail114,592 miles (+11,149)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,592 miles
- Test number
- 843103868706
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass103,443 miles (+10,406)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 103,443 miles
- Test number
- 596905264640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,037 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 93,037 miles
- Test number
- 809489444583
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear pads message showing on dashboard possible sensor faulty
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted in the vehicle
Fail93,029 miles (+12,067)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,029 miles
- Test number
- 135356855401
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear pads message showing on dashboard possible sensor faulty
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted in the vehicle
Pass80,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 80,962 miles
- Test number
- 477596383488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,962 miles (+170)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,962 miles
- Test number
- 360936589054
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass80,792 miles (+4,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,792 miles
- Test number
- 437198470054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass76,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,096 miles
- Test number
- 901338086446
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,096 miles (+3,828)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,096 miles
- Test number
- 687214188586
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,268 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,268 miles
- Test number
- 915500531704
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,254 miles (+3,894)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,254 miles
- Test number
- 361732971876
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,360 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 68,360 miles
- Test number
- 488793557288
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,323 miles (+3,572)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,323 miles
- Test number
- 794319427299
- DangerousOffside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,751 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,751 miles
- Test number
- 884580149115
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,688 miles (+3,186)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,688 miles
- Test number
- 460452609174
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,502 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,502 miles
- Test number
- 350489707560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,498 miles (+7,245)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,498 miles
- Test number
- 700879996403
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass54,253 miles (+102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 54,253 miles
- Test number
- 406426702957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,151 miles (+6,061)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,151 miles
- Test number
- 883740922698
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,090 miles (+6,440)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,090 miles
- Test number
- 959785574254
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass41,650 miles (+3,178)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 41,650 miles
- Test number
- 335435544053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,472 miles (+6,107)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 38,472 miles
- Test number
- 827757833118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,365 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,365 miles
- Test number
- 606616142165
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L77 AFP
- Does L77 AFP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 AFP is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 AFP?
- The MOT on L77 AFP is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 AFP done?
- L77 AFP was recorded at 126,777 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,900 miles a year.
- Has L77 AFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 AFP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L77 AFP 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 L77 AFP find?
- L77 AFP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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