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OU08LXP
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OU08LXP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 09 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,565 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,179 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,703 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
26 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,803 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,426 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022 4 Jul 202624 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,988 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021 4 Jul 202621 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,455 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020 4 Jul 20261 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,431 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019 4 Jul 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,315 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,252 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,813 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,092 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013 4 Jul 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,328 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 4 Jul 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,174 MI
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OU08LXP was registered on 2008-05-10
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