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BMW 218

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L99 ALUMOT history

L99 ALU is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 30 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
78,253 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 ALU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 ALU was last recorded at 78,253 miles on 15 May 2026, 10,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,426 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,827 miles
Average per year
7,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,253 miles
  • 2025 – 67,426 miles
  • 2024 – 59,064 miles
  • 2023 – 48,582 miles
  • 2022 – 39,411 miles
  • 2021 – 33,678 miles
  • 2020 – 30,750 miles
  • 2019 – 27,282 miles
  • 2018 – 22,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,253 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rearmost seats & seatbelts not checked as folded away at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,253 miles (+10,827)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    808325458975
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,426 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    416041164786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,064 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    225214388702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,582 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    285320017800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail48,489 miles (+9,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    478295633289
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass39,411 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,411 miles
    Test number
    699511223156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass33,678 miles (+2,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,678 miles
    Test number
    102135637251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass30,750 miles (+3,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,750 miles
    Test number
    339819811140
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass27,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    981218603604
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRearmost seats & seatbelts not checked as folded away at time of test
  10. Fail27,282 miles (+5,090)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    513423686130
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRearmost seats & seatbelts not checked as folded away at time of test
  11. Pass22,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,192 miles
    Test number
    139128161938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail22,192 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,192 miles
    Test number
    626681879836
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L99 ALU

Does L99 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 ALU is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 ALU?
The MOT on L99 ALU is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 ALU done?
L99 ALU was recorded at 78,253 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 7,005 miles a year.
Has L99 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 ALU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L99 ALU 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 L99 ALU find?
L99 ALU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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