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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L77 HRKMOT history

L77 HRK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L77 HRK grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,123 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 HRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 HRK was last recorded at 190,123 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 25,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2014: 70,246 miles, lower than 646,211 miles on 3 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,047 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
25,076 miles
Average per year
9,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,123 miles
  • 2025 – 165,047 miles
  • 2024 – 147,420 miles
  • 2021 – 134,198 miles
  • 2020 – 121,771 miles
  • 2019 – 107,068 miles
  • 2018 – 98,542 miles
  • 2017 – 96,172 miles
  • 2015 – 77,827 miles
  • 2014 – 70,246 miles
  • 2013 – 646,211 miles
  • 2012 – 57,305 miles
  • 2011 – 47,363 miles
  • 2010 – 39,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,123 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn, also cracking on inner side wall (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,123 miles (+25,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,123 miles
    Test number
    998583115261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn, also cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass165,047 miles (+17,627)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,047 miles
    Test number
    615094476576
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. Pass147,420 miles (+13,222)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    703804849540
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExas travel on hand brake leaver
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corroded
  4. Pass134,198 miles (+12,427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,198 miles
    Test number
    726334234938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,771 miles (+14,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,771 miles
    Test number
    456422939204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass107,068 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    888117642791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass98,542 miles (+2,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    938655830399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ns headlamp cleaning device does not fully retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  8. Pass96,172 miles (+18,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,172 miles
    Test number
    511657471793
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass77,827 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    167125705312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,246 miles (-575,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    787883554272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass646,211 miles (+581,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    646,211 miles
    Test number
    459646873264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail64,621 miles (+7,316)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    489653773224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass57,305 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,305 miles
    Test number
    579144162212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,363 miles (+8,196)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    676151241229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,167 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    233270450208
    • NoteSlight corrosion n.s. rear inner brake surface

Questions about L77 HRK

Does L77 HRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 HRK is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 HRK?
The MOT on L77 HRK is valid until 17 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 HRK done?
L77 HRK was recorded at 190,123 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 9,671 miles a year.
Has L77 HRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 HRK has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on L77 HRK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 HRK find?
L77 HRK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn, also cracking on inner side wall.

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