
BMW X1
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L99 GMDMOT history
L99 GMD is a blue diesel BMW X1 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,146 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 154,146 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,947 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 GMD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X1
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 GMD was last recorded at 154,146 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 3,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,022 miles · 12 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,124 miles
- Average per year
- 9,947 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,146 miles
- 2024 – 151,022 miles
- 2023 – 147,228 miles
- 2022 – 137,264 miles
- 2021 – 130,028 miles
- 2020 – 120,539 miles
- 2019 – 107,243 miles
- 2018 – 92,729 miles
- 2017 – 76,664 miles
- 2016 – 69,085 miles
- 2015 – 53,187 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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, 2023–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Plastic trims fitted underneath
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,146 miles (+3,124)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 154,146 miles
- Test number
- 158472551349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,022 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 151,022 miles
- Test number
- 648461020216
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,022 miles (+3,794)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,022 miles
- Test number
- 252253428669
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,228 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 147,228 miles
- Test number
- 441368693910
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted underneath
Fail147,212 miles (+285)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,212 miles
- Test number
- 535346755250
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted underneath
Fail146,927 miles (+9,663)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,927 miles
- Test number
- 957281084200
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted underneath
Pass137,264 miles (+7,236)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 137,264 miles
- Test number
- 491682134011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 130,028 miles
- Test number
- 994236029824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,028 miles (+9,489)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,028 miles
- Test number
- 592156397276
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass120,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 120,539 miles
- Test number
- 223791622570
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail120,539 miles (+13,296)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,539 miles
- Test number
- 309489953365
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,243 miles (+14,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,243 miles
- Test number
- 622488356967
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,729 miles
- Test number
- 484561192796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
Fail92,729 miles (+16,065)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,729 miles
- Test number
- 174801651043
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,664 miles (+7,579)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 76,664 miles
- Test number
- 175293658828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,085 miles (+15,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 69,085 miles
- Test number
- 407632421926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 53,187 miles
- Test number
- 117387965199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 GMD
- Does L99 GMD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L99 GMD expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L99 GMD?
- The MOT on L99 GMD expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L99 GMD done?
- L99 GMD was recorded at 154,146 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 9,947 miles a year.
- Has L99 GMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 GMD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L99 GMD 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 GMD find?
- L99 GMD passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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