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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L77 CAXMOT history

L77 CAX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L77 CAX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,680 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 CAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 CAX was last recorded at 128,680 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 18,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,580 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,100 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,680 miles
  • 2025 – 110,580 miles
  • 2024 – 95,796 miles
  • 2022 – 93,329 miles
  • 2021 – 89,734 miles
  • 2020 – 87,684 miles
  • 2019 – 76,061 miles
  • 2018 – 65,848 miles
  • 2017 – 55,105 miles
  • 2016 – 48,941 miles
  • 2015 – 41,351 miles
  • 2014 – 35,423 miles
  • 2013 – 27,936 miles
  • 2012 – 21,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,680 miles (+18,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    644266521921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass110,580 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,580 miles
    Test number
    195530279616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,576 miles (+133)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,576 miles
    Test number
    633097697820
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail110,443 miles (+14,647)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,443 miles
    Test number
    701639378499
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass95,796 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    354887027761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail95,791 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,791 miles
    Test number
    734594583813
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass93,329 miles (+3,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    740568910963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass89,734 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    576030230655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,684 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,684 miles
    Test number
    122970677317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,514 miles (+11,453)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,514 miles
    Test number
    429376072354
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass76,061 miles (+10,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    777869101662
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass65,848 miles (+10,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    380547195361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,105 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    443654062118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,941 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    530745063762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,351 miles (+5,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,351 miles
    Test number
    975637576508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear pads thin
  16. Pass35,423 miles (+7,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,423 miles
    Test number
    185222674296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass27,936 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    537226263222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    867275562255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 CAX

Does L77 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 CAX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 CAX?
The MOT on L77 CAX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 CAX done?
L77 CAX was recorded at 128,680 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has L77 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 CAX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 CAX 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 CAX find?
L77 CAX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on inner edge.

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