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2013 BMW 118
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- Registration DF13LCT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2013
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,686 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026 17 Jun 202628 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,272 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,017 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long front bent one (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long front bent one (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,934 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 17 Jun 202618 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,999 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,831 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2020 17 Jun 202611 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,809 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,947 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,128 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
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DF13LCT was registered on 2013-06-27
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