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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S77 ELUMOT history

S77 ELU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

S77 ELU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,974 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S77 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S77 ELU was last recorded at 158,974 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 8,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,245 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,729 miles
Average per year
7,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,974 miles
  • 2025 – 150,245 miles
  • 2024 – 141,214 miles
  • 2022 – 132,762 miles
  • 2021 – 120,445 miles
  • 2019 – 116,593 miles
  • 2018 – 108,688 miles
  • 2017 – 100,645 miles
  • 2016 – 94,015 miles
  • 2015 – 86,982 miles
  • 2014 – 75,846 miles
  • 2013 – 63,798 miles
  • 2012 – 54,310 miles
  • 2011 – 48,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,974 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,974 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    395683190848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,245 miles
    Test number
    658675047352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,245 miles (+9,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,245 miles
    Test number
    506644227291
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass141,214 miles (+8,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,214 miles
    Test number
    169249293337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,762 miles (+12,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    670850993690
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end securing device slight play
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass120,445 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,445 miles
    Test number
    507113319329
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,444 miles (+3,851)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,444 miles
    Test number
    907452345654
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,593 miles (+7,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,593 miles
    Test number
    911310277175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass108,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    521909127590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail108,688 miles (+8,043)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    466306432015
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass100,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    941575740167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,645 miles (+6,630)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    154074196665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass94,015 miles (+7,033)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    332741503187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,982 miles
    Test number
    406279735137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,982 miles (+11,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,982 miles
    Test number
    547072035108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,846 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,846 miles
    Test number
    467611684096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail75,846 miles (+12,048)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,846 miles
    Test number
    989461484083
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,798 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    657259883034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to near side front tyre

  19. Fail63,798 miles (+9,488)8 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    507289783050
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteNear side front brake warning wire broke
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to near side front tyre

  20. Pass54,310 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    429494182005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail54,310 miles (+5,791)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    236584782094
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass48,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    258374881062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail48,519 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    935513981006
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S77 ELU

Does S77 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S77 ELU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S77 ELU?
The MOT on S77 ELU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S77 ELU done?
S77 ELU was recorded at 158,974 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
Has S77 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S77 ELU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S77 ELU 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 S77 ELU find?
S77 ELU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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