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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration GV08WLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Mar 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 172,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,858 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,899 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,557 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,243 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,969 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,713 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,998 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,601 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,392 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017 24 Jun 202617 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,019 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,485 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,485 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,805 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,785 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,337 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV08WLU was registered on 2008-06-06
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