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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L77 KGYMOT history

L77 KGY is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 267,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L77 KGY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
267,319 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 KGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 KGY was last recorded at 267,319 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2023: 257,516 miles, lower than 260,262 miles on 30 Mar 2022.

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
267,281 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
12,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 267,319 miles
  • 2024 – 263,653 miles
  • 2023 – 257,516 miles
  • 2022 – 260,262 miles
  • 2021 – 254,659 miles
  • 2020 – 238,810 miles
  • 2019 – 235,142 miles
  • 2018 – 232,538 miles
  • 2016 – 231,699 miles
  • 2015 – 229,034 miles
  • 2014 – 214,798 miles
  • 2013 – 196,099 miles
  • 2012 – 161,809 miles
  • 2010 – 85,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,319 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    267,319 miles
    Test number
    351421890407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail267,281 miles (+3,628)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,281 miles
    Test number
    323093864293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass263,653 miles (+6,137)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    263,653 miles
    Test number
    776611546410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass257,516 miles (-2,746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    257,516 miles
    Test number
    392179005019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass260,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    260,262 miles
    Test number
    911115109222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Fail260,262 miles (+5,603)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,262 miles
    Test number
    839463360226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass254,659 miles (+10,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    254,659 miles
    Test number
    823294529619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail244,654 miles (+5,844)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,654 miles
    Test number
    133409121800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass238,810 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    238,810 miles
    Test number
    166070702861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass235,142 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    235,142 miles
    Test number
    118458122901
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass232,538 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    232,538 miles
    Test number
    156159854189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass231,699 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    231,699 miles
    Test number
    271340154805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass229,034 miles (+14,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    229,034 miles
    Test number
    735902541259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass214,798 miles (+18,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    214,798 miles
    Test number
    138080614366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,099 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    196,099 miles
    Test number
    386268303306
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail196,099 miles (+1,081)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,099 miles
    Test number
    109895903327
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail195,018 miles (+33,209)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,018 miles
    Test number
    158858793202
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass161,809 miles (+76,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    161,809 miles
    Test number
    766428492206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,141 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    823555810313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail84,375 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    232510310366
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L77 KGY

Does L77 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 KGY is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 KGY?
The MOT on L77 KGY is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 KGY done?
L77 KGY was recorded at 267,319 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 12,180 miles a year.
Has L77 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 KGY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 KGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 KGY find?
L77 KGY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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