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LB08CSF
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LB08CSF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
13
Passes
3
Failures
81.25%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,467 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator wire not in pad (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
25 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure cat flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,660 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- prop shaft bush worn
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,779 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022 6 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,701 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,196 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,914 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,511 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018 6 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,835 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017 6 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,954 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202627 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,063 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,966 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,146 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LB08CSF was registered on 2008-06-01
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