BMW 535
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,498 cc
L99 MBWMOT history
L99 MBW is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 121,263 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,570 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 MBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 MBW was last recorded at 121,263 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 120,770 miles · 8 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 493 miles
- Average per year
- 5,570 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 121,263 miles
- 2022 – 120,770 miles
- 2021 – 117,564 miles
- 2020 – 117,479 miles
- 2019 – 113,262 miles
- 2018 – 104,901 miles
- 2017 – 89,106 miles
- 2016 – 88,391 miles
- 2015 – 82,235 miles
- 2014 – 74,681 miles
- 2013 – 68,642 miles
- 2012 – 61,822 miles
- 2011 – 56,342 miles
- 2010 – 50,485 miles
- 2009 – 43,611 miles
- 2008 – 39,530 miles
- 2007 – 32,267 miles
- 2006 – 27,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,263 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body and lower sills
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,263 miles (+493)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 121,263 miles
- Test number
- 393636207689
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body and lower sills
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass120,770 miles (+84)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,770 miles
- Test number
- 261439519233
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff noisy
Fail120,686 miles (+3,122)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,686 miles
- Test number
- 471930111968
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,564 miles (+85)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,564 miles
- Test number
- 989716025119
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,479 miles (+4,178)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,479 miles
- Test number
- 378825130298
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,301 miles (+39)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 113,301 miles
- Test number
- 701681304789
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail113,262 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,262 miles
- Test number
- 247961790827
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D-bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass104,901 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 104,901 miles
- Test number
- 673591411458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,900 miles (+7,918)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,900 miles
- Test number
- 196020367556
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,982 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 96,982 miles
- Test number
- 289524879976
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail96,962 miles (+7,856)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,962 miles
- Test number
- 665661019536
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass89,106 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 89,106 miles
- Test number
- 102201130583
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,096 miles (+705)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,096 miles
- Test number
- 449928976796
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,391 miles (+6,077)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,391 miles
- Test number
- 113691660476
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,314 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 82,314 miles
- Test number
- 705812721416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,235 miles (+87)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,235 miles
- Test number
- 348871116591
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,148 miles (+5,999)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,148 miles
- Test number
- 182903238952
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken o/s/f (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass76,149 miles (+1,468)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,149 miles
- Test number
- 607193515096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,681 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,681 miles
- Test number
- 417029144116
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail74,681 miles (+6,039)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,681 miles
- Test number
- 105179844140
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,642 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,642 miles
- Test number
- 226819553405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail68,642 miles (+6,820)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,642 miles
- Test number
- 329749453183
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass61,822 miles (+5,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 61,822 miles
- Test number
- 808521002189
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,342 miles (+5,857)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 56,342 miles
- Test number
- 177731711117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,485 miles (+6,874)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,485 miles
- Test number
- 392030170159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,611 miles (+4,081)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,611 miles
- Test number
- 611702499027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,530 miles (+7,263)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 39,530 miles
- Test number
- 164872098074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,267 miles (+4,910)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,267 miles
- Test number
- 234147187027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,357 miles
- Test number
- 670580996011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,357 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,357 miles
- Test number
- 333789486074
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about L99 MBW
- Does L99 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L99 MBW expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L99 MBW?
- The MOT on L99 MBW expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L99 MBW done?
- L99 MBW was recorded at 121,263 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 5,570 miles a year.
- Has L99 MBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 MBW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L99 MBW 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 MBW find?
- L99 MBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 5 more.
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