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LA55RAA
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LA55RAA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,034 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front under tray fitte
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front under tray fitte
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,508 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,362 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,899 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,290 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021 8 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,996 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- top and lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- top and lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,210 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,379 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,990 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016 8 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,297 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,922 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,897 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,246 MI
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LA55RAA was registered on 2008-09-26
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