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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.

L99 GMD blue BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,146 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass137,264 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,264 miles
    Test number
    491682134011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,028 miles
    Test number
    994236029824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass76,664 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    175293658828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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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