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LD55SWZ
2005 BMW 118
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LD55SWZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 02 May 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,627 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords /strong advisory for replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- TPMS light on
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory for replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- TPMS light on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords /strong advisory for replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory for replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,821 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,317 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,296 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,570 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,817 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner and outer edge
- Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer edge
- Offside Front tyre wearing from inner and outer edge and has a cut
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Engine cover/under trays fitted
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,980 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges
- Engine cover/under tray fitted
- Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,411 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion under vehicle at rear
- Engine cover/under tray fitted
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,754 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,365 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,021 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
14 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,231 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,636 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,378 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011 6 Jun 20261 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,327 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,696 MI
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LD55SWZ was registered on 2005-09-28
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