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LB08CSV
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LB08CSV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 203,939 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FOR O/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,357 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,752 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 186,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,523 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- rear sub frame corroded.
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,703 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,493 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,520 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,674 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,207 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,451 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202620 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,611 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,101 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,701 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,258 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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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LB08CSV was registered on 2008-07-07
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