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BMW 5 Series

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,990 cc

L99 TSTMOT history

L99 TST is a red petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L99 TST red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,075 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 TST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
24 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 TST was last recorded at 101,075 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 2,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,428 miles · 9 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,647 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,075 miles
  • 2021 – 98,428 miles
  • 2020 – 93,167 miles
  • 2019 – 92,900 miles
  • 2018 – 89,852 miles
  • 2017 – 88,090 miles
  • 2016 – 86,390 miles
  • 2015 – 84,071 miles
  • 2014 – 81,169 miles
  • 2013 – 76,948 miles
  • 2012 – 74,242 miles
  • 2011 – 71,360 miles
  • 2010 – 67,916 miles
  • 2009 – 64,861 miles
  • 2008 – 61,994 miles
  • 2007 – 58,928 miles
  • 2006 – 53,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    110361208585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    260094744507
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988285991540
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    499427123241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689447059851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,075 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    431007304981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,428 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,428 miles
    Test number
    538298898129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,422 miles (+5,255)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    107398428598
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass93,167 miles (+267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,167 miles
    Test number
    431681490062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass92,900 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    610688935835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    300243583161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail89,852 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    584264773886
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. FailMileage not read5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245100372226
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass88,090 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    852521867699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,390 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    672725272776
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass84,071 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    957254935102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,169 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    735035434176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,948 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    645206533161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,242 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    869118732137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,360 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    875022131146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,916 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    290753930424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,861 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    470314339103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,994 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    214913448435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,928 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    161344847105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    293163846116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 TST

Does L99 TST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 TST is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 TST?
The MOT on L99 TST is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 TST done?
L99 TST was recorded at 101,075 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has L99 TST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 TST has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 TST 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 TST find?
L99 TST passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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