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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,991 cc

L77 HSPMOT history

L77 HSP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L77 HSP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
101,537 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 HSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 HSP was last recorded at 101,537 miles on 6 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,533 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,537 miles
  • 2025 – 98,412 miles
  • 2024 – 96,317 miles
  • 2022 – 95,566 miles
  • 2021 – 94,888 miles
  • 2020 – 93,722 miles
  • 2019 – 91,362 miles
  • 2018 – 88,985 miles
  • 2017 – 87,144 miles
  • 2016 – 85,916 miles
  • 2015 – 84,991 miles
  • 2014 – 82,672 miles
  • 2013 – 82,093 miles
  • 2011 – 81,882 miles
  • 2010 – 79,177 miles
  • 2009 – 77,198 miles
  • 2008 – 75,136 miles
  • 2007 – 73,259 miles
  • 2006 – 68,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,537 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,537 miles (+4)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    295634891494
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,533 miles (+3,121)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,533 miles
    Test number
    968788694612
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,412 miles (+2)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    147762241336
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,410 miles (+2,093)1 major1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    787689513505
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,317 miles (+751)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    274995016984
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass95,566 miles (+678)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,566 miles
    Test number
    288980488764
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,888 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,888 miles
    Test number
    875775821897
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to sub - frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general under body corrosion and under seal; covering some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail94,888 miles (+1,166)2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,888 miles
    Test number
    134556824857
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to sub - frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer lower sills for corrosion due to factory side skirts being fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general under body corrosion and under seal; covering some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass93,722 miles (+2,360)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    642084994549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive PAS pump/pipes leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,362 miles (+2,377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    389741255431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass88,985 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    951902334442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    698609411871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail87,144 miles (+1,228)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    934863358438
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass85,916 miles (+925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    142419566813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass84,991 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    417220475073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,672 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    427355464044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,093 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    376733363072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,882 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    389432851267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,177 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    433411980245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,198 miles (+2,062)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    114002869274
    • DangerousFuel pipe at filter badly split
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass75,136 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,136 miles
    Test number
    854455158223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,259 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    384071977251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    111408656233
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L77 HSP

Does L77 HSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 HSP is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 HSP?
The MOT on L77 HSP is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 HSP done?
L77 HSP was recorded at 101,537 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,694 miles a year.
Has L77 HSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 HSP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 HSP 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 HSP find?
L77 HSP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface, and 7 more.

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