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LP08TSV
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LP08TSV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,512 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 153,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,214 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- TPMS light illuminated
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- TPMS light illuminated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,047 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,059 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,562 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,394 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2022 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,342 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,156 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,156 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 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,493 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019 5 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,352 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,620 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust clamp broken
31 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,267 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake pads have approx. 2000-3000 miles left on them
3 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,218 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20269 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,469 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015 5 Jun 20267 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,806 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,368 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,881 MI
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LP08TSV was registered on 2008-07-29
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