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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration LS08NXB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,829 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
27 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,615 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,160 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,851 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- brake warning tell tail light on
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning tell tail light on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,525 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under tray fitted
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,939 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202622 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,779 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,138 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,645 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,627 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,685 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front flexi exhaust pipe slightly corroded
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,540 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,899 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,679 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,954 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 6 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,242 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 6 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,398 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2011 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS08NXB was registered on 2008-03-20
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