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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L77 VKAMOT history

L77 VKA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L77 VKA black 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 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,083 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 VKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 VKA was last recorded at 98,083 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 1,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,271 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,812 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,083 miles
  • 2025 – 96,271 miles
  • 2024 – 95,338 miles
  • 2023 – 88,088 miles
  • 2022 – 80,990 miles
  • 2021 – 76,325 miles
  • 2020 – 72,315 miles
  • 2019 – 71,537 miles
  • 2018 – 70,137 miles
  • 2017 – 68,397 miles
  • 2016 – 67,403 miles
  • 2015 – 61,748 miles
  • 2014 – 46,340 miles
  • 2013 – 23,957 miles
  • 2012 – 22,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,083 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,083 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    906276317843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,271 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,271 miles
    Test number
    644329866710
    • 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))

  3. Pass95,338 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    476857320402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,088 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    146108053688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,063 miles (+7,073)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    477052345403
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,990 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    844080993540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass76,325 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    137097653661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    216910039496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,765 miles (+450)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    786012627524
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    938187153311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail72,315 miles (+778)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    921984348200
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass71,537 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    586184481971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass70,137 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    474451156740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,397 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,397 miles
    Test number
    799656454135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,403 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,403 miles
    Test number
    182938485648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,748 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    149827045431
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (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)

  17. Pass61,748 miles (+15,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    175707745018
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    455524724031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,336 miles (+22,379)1 dangerous2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    507864624073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass23,957 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,957 miles
    Test number
    366800353071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,800 miles
    Test number
    748886702213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L77 VKA

Does L77 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 VKA is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 VKA?
The MOT on L77 VKA is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 VKA done?
L77 VKA was recorded at 98,083 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has L77 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 VKA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L77 VKA 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 VKA find?
L77 VKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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