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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration MA08PMV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 21 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad locating shim missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/40/18michellin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached not correctly secured at topsvere knocking when driven (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened spring seat seriously damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine severe engine oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,400 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024 21 Jun 202625 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,246 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,786 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,723 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021 21 Jun 20269 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,043 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,569 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019 21 Jun 202619 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,852 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018 21 Jun 202610 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,869 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
19 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,971 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016 21 Jun 202619 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp broken exhaust loose (7.1.1)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,939 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 21 Jun 202618 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 13,605 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 21 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,121 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014 21 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 8,263 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013 21 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 5,582 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012 21 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!
MA08PMV was registered on 2008-04-11
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