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GL12SWY
2012 BMW 118
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GL12SWY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Jan 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
13
Passes
2
Failures
86.67%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 98,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 98,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35 R18 92Y R/F ()
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,036 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear tyre punctured - 245/35 R18 92Y R/F
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre punctured - 245/35 R18 92Y R/F
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
2 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,222 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,215 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18/85V Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,992 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023 26 Jun 202623 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,429 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022 26 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,975 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 26 Jun 202618 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,953 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 26 Jun 202622 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,312 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,364 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018 26 Jun 20262 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,929 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,795 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016 26 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,887 MI
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GL12SWY was registered on 2012-06-28
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