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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L77 HMAMOT history

L77 HMA is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,808 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 HMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 HMA was last recorded at 89,808 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,808 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,808 miles
  • 2025 – 88,055 miles
  • 2024 – 84,219 miles
  • 2023 – 78,231 miles
  • 2022 – 67,112 miles
  • 2021 – 62,004 miles
  • 2020 – 59,894 miles
  • 2019 – 53,226 miles
  • 2018 – 46,398 miles
  • 2017 – 42,153 miles
  • 2016 – 35,939 miles
  • 2015 – 32,253 miles
  • 2014 – 30,113 miles
  • 2013 – 22,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,808 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm inner Ball joint/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,808 miles
    Test number
    697722840555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm inner Ball joint/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail89,808 miles (+1,753)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,808 miles
    Test number
    331704864022
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm inner Ball joint/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass88,055 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    673170384544
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail88,055 miles (+3,836)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    207871644878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass84,219 miles (+5,988)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    776318337847
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass78,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    848953432521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail78,231 miles (+11,119)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    140706573971
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,112 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    347691142678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,004 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,004 miles
    Test number
    938852525252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,894 miles (+6,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    595216298391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    53,226 miles
    Test number
    773611804223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail53,226 miles (+6,828)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,226 miles
    Test number
    448328562439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass46,398 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    796341593186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,153 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    635790574093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail42,129 miles (+6,190)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    390578913733
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass35,939 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,939 miles
    Test number
    658006128491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,253 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,253 miles
    Test number
    817272395019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,113 miles (+7,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    337638994440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass22,522 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,522 miles
    Test number
    499368693294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L77 HMA

Does L77 HMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 HMA is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 HMA?
The MOT on L77 HMA is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 HMA done?
L77 HMA was recorded at 89,808 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has L77 HMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 HMA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 HMA 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 HMA find?
L77 HMA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm inner ball joint/rose joint; offside front tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall.

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