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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L77 RJAMOT history

L77 RJA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L77 RJA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,783 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 RJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 RJA was last recorded at 72,783 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,863 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,920 miles
Average per year
5,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,783 miles
  • 2025 – 67,863 miles
  • 2024 – 62,599 miles
  • 2023 – 61,496 miles
  • 2022 – 57,232 miles
  • 2021 – 51,798 miles
  • 2020 – 46,343 miles
  • 2019 – 42,983 miles
  • 2018 – 37,485 miles
  • 2017 – 30,578 miles
  • 2016 – 22,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,783 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,783 miles (+4,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,783 miles
    Test number
    788735851301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass67,863 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    535997221221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass62,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,599 miles
    Test number
    797696615002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,599 miles (+1,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,599 miles
    Test number
    923019770406
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass61,496 miles (+67)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    524100926056
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail61,429 miles (+4,197)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    999989454019
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,232 miles (+5,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    818067771625
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,798 miles (+5,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    903197590731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass46,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    563669130047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail46,343 miles (+3,360)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    738228504913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass42,983 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,983 miles
    Test number
    435860309589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,485 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    533039064726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail37,437 miles (+6,859)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    430166091479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass30,578 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,578 miles
    Test number
    362111048022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,981 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,981 miles
    Test number
    737469484466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,833 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    507312005065
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn out (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L77 RJA

Does L77 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 RJA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 RJA?
The MOT on L77 RJA is valid until 26 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 RJA done?
L77 RJA was recorded at 72,783 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,288 miles a year.
Has L77 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 RJA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 RJA 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 RJA find?
L77 RJA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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