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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration MS04YLA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,354 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,324 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,504 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,128 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,745 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play linking to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,656 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,481 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202624 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,284 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,953 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on edge's
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,778 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- windscreen has stone chips
- osf tyre cut no cords showing
- front flexi deteriorated
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,855 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016 25 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,865 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,015 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014Advisory 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,108 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,986 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,983 MI
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MS04YLA was registered on 2008-09-25
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