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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,619 cc

L99 RSCMOT history

L99 RSC is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

L99 RSC silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
183,436 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 RSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 RSC was last recorded at 183,436 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2015: 156,835 miles, lower than 156,855 miles on 28 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,436 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,436 miles
  • 2023 – 179,551 miles
  • 2022 – 176,219 miles
  • 2021 – 173,949 miles
  • 2020 – 172,590 miles
  • 2019 – 171,731 miles
  • 2018 – 169,911 miles
  • 2017 – 168,078 miles
  • 2016 – 162,318 miles
  • 2015 – 156,835 miles
  • 2014 – 149,634 miles
  • 2013 – 143,853 miles
  • 2012 – 135,550 miles
  • 2011 – 128,825 miles
  • 2010 – 119,303 miles
  • 2009 – 111,509 miles
  • 2008 – 105,177 miles
  • 2007 – 97,056 miles
  • 2006 – 88,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,436 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,436 miles
    Test number
    165939234125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,436 miles (+40)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,436 miles
    Test number
    358358135443
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Spring clip missing from caliper
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail183,396 miles (+3,845)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,396 miles
    Test number
    317546112767
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,551 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,551 miles
    Test number
    730381805915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,219 miles (+2,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,219 miles
    Test number
    848507173029
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S - Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has surface corrosion throughout

  6. Pass173,949 miles (+27)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,949 miles
    Test number
    488021774665
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,922 miles (+1,332)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,922 miles
    Test number
    418880096666
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,590 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,590 miles
    Test number
    487006187722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail172,583 miles (+852)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,583 miles
    Test number
    948405649427
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass171,731 miles (+1,820)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,731 miles
    Test number
    375903645129
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to required limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,911 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    169,911 miles
    Test number
    392750519050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes to rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

  12. Fail169,887 miles (+1,809)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,887 miles
    Test number
    106232986021
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes to rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass168,078 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,078 miles
    Test number
    539236948685
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail168,067 miles (+5,749)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,067 miles
    Test number
    414326464138
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass162,318 miles (+5,483)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,318 miles
    Test number
    808990844042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm - outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers - limited access

  16. Pass156,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    156,835 miles
    Test number
    432346518008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,835 miles (-20)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,835 miles
    Test number
    607884108989
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Fail156,855 miles (+7,221)10 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,855 miles
    Test number
    607080745216
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass149,634 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    149,634 miles
    Test number
    767685434297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass143,853 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,853 miles
    Test number
    187373363241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,658 miles (+8,108)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,658 miles
    Test number
    876950153271
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass135,550 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,550 miles
    Test number
    306922652447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,825 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,825 miles
    Test number
    838430261207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,550 miles (+9,247)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,550 miles
    Test number
    116428941237
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass119,303 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    300921260430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,235 miles (+7,726)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,235 miles
    Test number
    484037950220
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass111,509 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,509 miles
    Test number
    124330659223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,249 miles (+6,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,249 miles
    Test number
    852271249282
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass105,177 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    882492768295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass97,056 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    501816257269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass88,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    982422066258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 RSC

Does L99 RSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 RSC expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 RSC?
The MOT on L99 RSC expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 RSC done?
L99 RSC was recorded at 183,436 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has L99 RSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 RSC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 RSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L99 RSC find?
L99 RSC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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