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OW08BYU
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Brown
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OW08BYU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 04 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,275 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,498 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,498 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,671 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,384 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,201 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 27 Jun 202614 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,556 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Reason(s) for failure
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav blocking large part of drivers view () Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear brake pad spring / clip missing
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim
14 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav blocking large part of drivers view () Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear brake pad spring / clip missing
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,770 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021 27 Jun 202625 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,147 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021 27 Jun 20261 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,730 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 27 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,009 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018 27 Jun 202621 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,495 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2017 27 Jun 202621 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,915 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt
12 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,151 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,356 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,279 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,733 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2012 27 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,457 MI
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OW08BYU was registered on 2008-08-08
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