BMW 535
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
L99 SBMMOT history
L99 SBM is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 180,601 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 SBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 SBM was last recorded at 180,601 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Aug 2012: 92,133 miles, lower than 92,943 miles on 17 Aug 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 173,572 miles · 20 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,029 miles
- Average per year
- 7,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,601 miles
- 2024 – 173,572 miles
- 2023 – 162,947 miles
- 2022 – 156,140 miles
- 2020 – 145,088 miles
- 2019 – 137,842 miles
- 2018 – 134,659 miles
- 2017 – 129,010 miles
- 2016 – 121,524 miles
- 2015 – 113,421 miles
- 2014 – 105,458 miles
- 2013 – 100,281 miles
- 2012 – 92,133 miles
- 2011 – 82,699 miles
- 2010 – 71,210 miles
- 2009 – 57,845 miles
- 2008 – 45,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,601 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,601 miles (+7,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 180,601 miles
- Test number
- 291298317239
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,572 miles (+10,625)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 173,572 miles
- Test number
- 851947390323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,947 miles (+6,807)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 162,947 miles
- Test number
- 641139318569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,140 miles (+11,052)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 156,140 miles
- Test number
- 703122077083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,088 miles (+7,246)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 145,088 miles
- Test number
- 524132263361
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,842 miles
- Test number
- 536419809630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,842 miles (+3,183)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,842 miles
- Test number
- 365861434790
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass134,659 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 134,659 miles
- Test number
- 669407910075
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail134,659 miles (+5,649)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,659 miles
- Test number
- 381573009859
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,010 miles (+7,486)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 129,010 miles
- Test number
- 183201185847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,524 miles (+8,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 121,524 miles
- Test number
- 195968152789
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass113,421 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 113,421 miles
- Test number
- 141983326049
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail113,421 miles (+7,963)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,421 miles
- Test number
- 913016407133
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass105,458 miles (+669)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 105,458 miles
- Test number
- 877349234346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 104,789 miles
- Test number
- 487749674297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,789 miles (+4,508)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,789 miles
- Test number
- 918357674208
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,281 miles (+8,148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 100,281 miles
- Test number
- 439623683297
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,133 miles (-810)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 92,133 miles
- Test number
- 195127332218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,943 miles (+10,244)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,943 miles
- Test number
- 339240532438
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass82,699 miles (+11,489)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 82,699 miles
- Test number
- 519830151212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,210 miles (+13,365)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,210 miles
- Test number
- 482268950251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,845 miles (+12,183)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,845 miles
- Test number
- 884657039226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,662 miles
- Test number
- 334198848497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 SBM
- Does L99 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SBM is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 SBM?
- The MOT on L99 SBM is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 SBM done?
- L99 SBM was recorded at 180,601 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,648 miles a year.
- Has L99 SBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 SBM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on L99 SBM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L99 SBM find?
- L99 SBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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