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BMW 550

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

L99 SSOMOT history

L99 SSO is a black petrol BMW 550 first used on 30 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 288,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
288,164 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
550
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 SSO was last recorded at 288,164 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 1,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
286,603 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,561 miles
Average per year
13,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 288,164 miles
  • 2023 – 286,603 miles
  • 2022 – 282,882 miles
  • 2021 – 281,684 miles
  • 2019 – 276,869 miles
  • 2018 – 269,225 miles
  • 2017 – 252,389 miles
  • 2016 – 226,359 miles
  • 2014 – 198,775 miles
  • 2013 – 167,793 miles
  • 2012 – 138,275 miles
  • 2011 – 105,745 miles
  • 2010 – 88,126 miles
  • 2009 – 81,160 miles
  • 2008 – 68,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    288,164 miles
    Test number
    447094751450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail288,164 miles (+1,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,164 miles
    Test number
    258134880852
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass286,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    286,603 miles
    Test number
    753827374598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail286,603 miles (+3,721)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,603 miles
    Test number
    741272312902
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass282,882 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    282,882 miles
    Test number
    183554176006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass281,684 miles (+4,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    281,684 miles
    Test number
    820257613327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass276,869 miles (+76)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    276,869 miles
    Test number
    938599551116
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail276,793 miles (+7,568)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,793 miles
    Test number
    656144370691
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass269,225 miles (+16,836)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    269,225 miles
    Test number
    437771035456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass252,389 miles (+26,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    252,389 miles
    Test number
    447035776755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass226,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    226,359 miles
    Test number
    184243481506
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail226,359 miles (+27,584)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,359 miles
    Test number
    862621125751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass198,775 miles (+30,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    198,775 miles
    Test number
    957511414355
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass167,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    167,793 miles
    Test number
    566088503368
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail167,793 miles (+29,518)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,793 miles
    Test number
    447028003431
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass138,275 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,275 miles
    Test number
    499216422427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,283 miles (+31,538)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,283 miles
    Test number
    707282512394
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  18. Pass105,745 miles (+17,619)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    906308111371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    244620530332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,126 miles (+6,966)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    452790530403
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass81,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    573300119355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,160 miles (+12,505)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    752006709327
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass68,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    860721008341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 SSO

Does L99 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 SSO expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 SSO?
The MOT on L99 SSO expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 SSO done?
L99 SSO was recorded at 288,164 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 13,731 miles a year.
Has L99 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SSO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 SSO 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 SSO find?
L99 SSO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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