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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

LAS 77MOT history

LAS 77 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

LAS 77 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
108,846 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAS 77
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAS 77 was last recorded at 108,846 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,352 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,846 miles
  • 2024 – 108,352 miles
  • 2023 – 108,032 miles
  • 2022 – 107,423 miles
  • 2021 – 107,160 miles
  • 2020 – 107,153 miles
  • 2019 – 106,736 miles
  • 2018 – 106,212 miles
  • 2017 – 105,724 miles
  • 2016 – 104,779 miles
  • 2015 – 104,281 miles
  • 2014 – 104,066 miles
  • 2013 – 103,823 miles
  • 2012 – 103,700 miles
  • 2011 – 103,269 miles
  • 2010 – 102,269 miles
  • 2009 – 100,944 miles
  • 2008 – 98,206 miles
  • 2007 – 96,598 miles
  • 2006 – 93,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,846 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,846 miles (+494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,846 miles
    Test number
    955189567968
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated

  2. Pass108,352 miles (+320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,352 miles
    Test number
    840276915936
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated.

  3. Pass108,032 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,032 miles
    Test number
    376920787988
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flange corroded/deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail108,032 miles (+609)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,032 miles
    Test number
    889197907716
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flange corroded/deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass107,423 miles (+263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    598481812901
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass107,160 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,160 miles
    Test number
    125998502557
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass107,153 miles (+417)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,153 miles
    Test number
    930368021945
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass106,736 miles (+524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,736 miles
    Test number
    149810320956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe/hose deteriorated at front and rear ends
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass106,212 miles (+488)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,212 miles
    Test number
    890271800067
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  10. Pass105,724 miles (+945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    431177716843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

  11. Pass104,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    539578375105
    • 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)

  12. Fail104,779 miles (+498)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    285956162749
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

  13. Pass104,281 miles (+215)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    209320915124
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  14. Pass104,066 miles (+243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    258655804177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,823 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    675429213140
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,700 miles (+431)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    225588502481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass103,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    538401011102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail103,269 miles (+1,000)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    508568001157
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass102,269 miles (+1,325)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,269 miles
    Test number
    672082710126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner steering ball joints slightly worn

  20. Pass100,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,944 miles
    Test number
    151313419123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,944 miles (+2,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,944 miles
    Test number
    421403419190
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass98,206 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    684783918107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber very slightly damp

  23. Fail98,206 miles (+1,608)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    262787108119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber very slightly damp
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/f brake

  24. Pass96,598 miles (+2,749)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,598 miles
    Test number
    730188737196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber very slightly damp

  25. Pass93,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    211263746479
    • 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)

  26. Fail93,849 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    622969236122
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

Questions about LAS 77

What vehicle is registration LAS 77 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAS 77 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LAS 77 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LAS 77 expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LAS 77?
The MOT on LAS 77 expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LAS 77 done?
LAS 77 was recorded at 108,846 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 781 miles a year.
Has LAS 77 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAS 77 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LAS 77 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 LAS 77 find?
LAS 77 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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