BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
L77 CMFMOT history
L77 CMF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 111,680 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 CMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 CMF was last recorded at 111,680 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,365 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 315 miles
- Average per year
- 4,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,680 miles
- 2025 – 111,365 miles
- 2024 – 109,424 miles
- 2022 – 109,201 miles
- 2021 – 108,310 miles
- 2020 – 107,487 miles
- 2019 – 105,996 miles
- 2018 – 104,016 miles
- 2017 – 102,039 miles
- 2016 – 97,443 miles
- 2015 – 92,686 miles
- 2014 – 88,246 miles
- 2013 – 83,587 miles
- 2011 – 75,419 miles
- 2010 – 64,815 miles
- 2009 – 53,523 miles
- 2008 – 47,277 miles
- 2007 – 42,382 miles
- 2006 – 32,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,680 miles
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,680 miles (+315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 111,680 miles
- Test number
- 629627181299
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,365 miles (+1,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 111,365 miles
- Test number
- 997321055203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s & off/s Side Skirts present
Pass109,424 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,424 miles
- Test number
- 274309502903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,201 miles (+891)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,201 miles
- Test number
- 425553428095
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,310 miles (+823)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,310 miles
- Test number
- 722767486236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,487 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 107,487 miles
- Test number
- 685022075410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,996 miles (+1,980)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,996 miles
- Test number
- 194008425180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,016 miles (+1,977)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 104,016 miles
- Test number
- 518971147182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,039 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 102,039 miles
- Test number
- 826098062874
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail102,039 miles (+4,596)12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,039 miles
- Test number
- 338677638946
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass97,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 97,443 miles
- Test number
- 871628571351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,443 miles (+657)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,443 miles
- Test number
- 185601960114
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked drop link broke (2.4.G.1)
Pass96,786 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 96,786 miles
- Test number
- 421264682906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,686 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,686 miles
- Test number
- 126010515063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,685 miles (+4,439)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,685 miles
- Test number
- 548049305086
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass88,246 miles (+4,659)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 88,246 miles
- Test number
- 318146154087
- NoteAll four tyres showing signs of age
- NoteN/s front to rear brake pipes corroding
- NoteN/s o/s rear shockers worn/protective covers loose
- NoteSide wall of all tyres chipped
- NoteSlight play in o/s front rack end knuckle
Pass83,587 miles (+8,168)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 83,587 miles
- Test number
- 359252733078
- NoteSmall amount of play in o/s front steering rack
Pass75,419 miles (+10,604)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 75,419 miles
- Test number
- 307354621214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,815 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 64,815 miles
- Test number
- 514652720271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,803 miles (+11,280)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,803 miles
- Test number
- 520769410231
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,523 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 53,523 miles
- Test number
- 900289519227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,512 miles (+6,235)8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,512 miles
- Test number
- 341177819492
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOff side front mirror missing.
- NoteOff side rear brake pipe slightly pitted.
Pass47,277 miles (+4,895)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 47,277 miles
- Test number
- 844767698113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,382 miles (+2,150)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 42,382 miles
- Test number
- 482224547413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 40,232 miles
- Test number
- 401312827114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,232 miles (+7,825)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,232 miles
- Test number
- 930091227146
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteWish bone bush slight play
Pass32,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 32,407 miles
- Test number
- 830462856136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L77 CMF
- Does L77 CMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 CMF is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 CMF?
- The MOT on L77 CMF is valid until 27 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 CMF done?
- L77 CMF was recorded at 111,680 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,026 miles a year.
- Has L77 CMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 CMF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on L77 CMF 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 CMF find?
- L77 CMF passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s & o/s sills covered with side skirts; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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