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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc

L77 DPWMOT history

L77 DPW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
177,656 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L77 DPW was last recorded at 177,656 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,530 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,656 miles
  • 2022 – 176,530 miles
  • 2021 – 175,043 miles
  • 2020 – 174,899 miles
  • 2019 – 174,535 miles
  • 2018 – 173,781 miles
  • 2017 – 172,729 miles
  • 2016 – 170,379 miles
  • 2015 – 168,284 miles
  • 2014 – 165,848 miles
  • 2013 – 160,409 miles
  • 2012 – 156,543 miles
  • 2011 – 153,173 miles
  • 2010 – 148,689 miles
  • 2009 – 143,657 miles
  • 2008 – 138,875 miles
  • 2007 – 133,597 miles
  • 2006 – 128,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,656 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,656 miles (+1,126)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,656 miles
    Test number
    430725315071
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,530 miles (+1,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,530 miles
    Test number
    487080118115
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,043 miles (+144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,043 miles
    Test number
    189296828250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,899 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    174,899 miles
    Test number
    828690304480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,535 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,535 miles
    Test number
    408845856408
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,781 miles
    Test number
    498194475960
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,781 miles (+1,052)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,781 miles
    Test number
    642353189588
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    172,729 miles
    Test number
    586322324177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,729 miles (+2,350)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,729 miles
    Test number
    401409347589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass170,379 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    170,379 miles
    Test number
    989559913367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,284 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    168,284 miles
    Test number
    658108195151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    165,848 miles
    Test number
    299956904234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,848 miles (+5,439)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,848 miles
    Test number
    666646204240
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass160,409 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    160,409 miles
    Test number
    659533303298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,543 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    156,543 miles
    Test number
    679392202202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass153,173 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,173 miles
    Test number
    589447801219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,171 miles (+4,482)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,171 miles
    Test number
    907686501215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note1.advice to get tracking done.

  18. Pass148,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    148,689 miles
    Test number
    234977990464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail148,689 miles (+5,032)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,689 miles
    Test number
    520075990133
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass143,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    202805609215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,657 miles (+4,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    994945509244
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass138,875 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    138,875 miles
    Test number
    302155038243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass133,597 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    133,597 miles
    Test number
    663851747265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass128,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    433655836265
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L77 DPW

Does L77 DPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 DPW expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 DPW?
The MOT on L77 DPW expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 DPW done?
L77 DPW was recorded at 177,656 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has L77 DPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DPW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L77 DPW 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 DPW find?
L77 DPW failed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with 10 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 11 more.

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