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GV08FSC
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration GV08FSC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 172,003 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear subframe corroded
8 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,508 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tyre pressure warning light on
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
31 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tyre pressure warning light on
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,935 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlamp misted
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective fumes emitted into engine bay (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear park brake imbalance
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- tyre pressure monitor light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- tyre pressure monitor light on
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,229 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested wont rav (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,292 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 25 Jun 202631 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,965 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
31 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,429 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both front tyres worn on edge
22 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,522 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018 25 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,706 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,849 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,599 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 25 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,102 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 25 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,724 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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GV08FSC was registered on 2008-04-25
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