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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L99 SOEMOT history

L99 SOE is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 177,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

L99 SOE grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
177,984 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 SOE was last recorded at 177,984 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 5,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
172,010 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,974 miles
Average per year
6,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,984 miles
  • 2022 – 172,010 miles
  • 2021 – 166,287 miles
  • 2020 – 160,747 miles
  • 2019 – 153,773 miles
  • 2018 – 139,957 miles
  • 2017 – 135,319 miles
  • 2016 – 125,121 miles
  • 2015 – 122,734 miles
  • 2013 – 118,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,984 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,984 miles (+5,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    177,984 miles
    Test number
    436945903524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,010 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,010 miles
    Test number
    843316202195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,287 miles (+5,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,287 miles
    Test number
    496204293803
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,747 miles
    Test number
    105925822554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,747 miles (+6,974)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,747 miles
    Test number
    797893752782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,773 miles (+13,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,773 miles
    Test number
    700602782293
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,957 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,957 miles
    Test number
    447224439645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,319 miles (+10,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    166223912129
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes perished-front anti roll bar links slight play-x2 rear indicators discoloured slightly

  9. Pass125,121 miles (+2,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,121 miles
    Test number
    954498052598
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low-all rear suspension arm bushes perished-o/s/r shocker bush perished
    • AdvisoryX2 front suspension arm bushes have slight play

  10. Pass122,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    298417905005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail122,734 miles (+3,832)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    289697605055
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass118,902 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,902 miles
    Test number
    449214753489
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L99 SOE

Does L99 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 SOE expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 SOE?
The MOT on L99 SOE expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 SOE done?
L99 SOE was recorded at 177,984 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 6,129 miles a year.
Has L99 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SOE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L99 SOE 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 SOE find?
L99 SOE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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