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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L77 SSBMOT history

L77 SSB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L77 SSB blue 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,586 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 SSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 SSB was last recorded at 113,586 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,612 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
3,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,586 miles
  • 2025 – 112,612 miles
  • 2024 – 111,873 miles
  • 2023 – 109,925 miles
  • 2021 – 107,709 miles
  • 2020 – 105,062 miles
  • 2019 – 102,445 miles
  • 2018 – 98,007 miles
  • 2017 – 95,312 miles
  • 2016 – 92,609 miles
  • 2015 – 87,969 miles
  • 2014 – 85,020 miles
  • 2013 – 80,575 miles
  • 2012 – 75,543 miles
  • 2011 – 70,677 miles
  • 2010 – 65,827 miles
  • 2009 – 59,308 miles
  • 2008 – 51,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,586 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,586 miles
    Test number
    673115578216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,612 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    261983457748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,873 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,873 miles
    Test number
    257408335098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,925 miles (+2,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,925 miles
    Test number
    131933383237
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,709 miles (+2,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,709 miles
    Test number
    919867054779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,062 miles (+2,617)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,062 miles
    Test number
    202372452258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,445 miles (+4,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,445 miles
    Test number
    935489225829
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,007 miles (+2,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,007 miles
    Test number
    736892730182
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,312 miles (+2,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    348838056245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass92,609 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    672026294776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,597 miles (+4,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    176519454264
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  12. Pass87,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    267499085125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,969 miles (+2,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    658409185105
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass85,020 miles (+4,445)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    377022794191
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has side wall damage

  15. Pass80,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    248419283474
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Fail80,575 miles (+5,032)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    988099283125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass75,543 miles (+4,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    835519282133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,677 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,677 miles
    Test number
    275988181162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,827 miles (+6,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    112056740486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,308 miles (+7,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    100154159460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    150374448488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,438 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    203714448014
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L77 SSB

Does L77 SSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 SSB is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 SSB?
The MOT on L77 SSB is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 SSB done?
L77 SSB was recorded at 113,586 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,471 miles a year.
Has L77 SSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 SSB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L77 SSB 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 SSB find?
L77 SSB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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