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2008 BMW 118
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- Registration MM08VPY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2022
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,130 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,290 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
20 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,351 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,589 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019 19 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,664 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective seizing/sticky mech (8.4.2) Dangerous
- Bonnet retaining device insecure seized lever (8.4.2) Dangerous
- Exhaust system not adequately supported system hanging down due to breakage (7.1.1) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system broken from cat (7.1.2) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken away from cat (7.4.B.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak engine ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- large crack along bottom of windscreen
- engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- engine management light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,379 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear warning light on
3 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,764 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,284 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,598 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,869 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 19 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,974 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 19 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,840 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MM08VPY was registered on 2008-07-23
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