
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass110,580 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 110,580 miles
- Test number
- 195530279616
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass89,734 miles (+2,050)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 89,734 miles
- Test number
- 576030230655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,684 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,684 miles
- Test number
- 122970677317
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass65,848 miles (+10,743)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,848 miles
- Test number
- 380547195361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,105 miles (+6,164)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,105 miles
- Test number
- 443654062118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,941 miles (+7,590)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,941 miles
- Test number
- 530745063762
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass27,936 miles (+6,539)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,936 miles
- Test number
- 537226263222
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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