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OW08HWF
2008 BMW 120
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OW08HWF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,891 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,031 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 185,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,287 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
16 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 178,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,595 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS+OS (4.4.3 (a))
- Tyre pressure warning light on dash
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,136 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Service light on.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (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)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre pressure warning light on.
- Service light on.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,958 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,033 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,725 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018 28 Jun 202612 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,233 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 28 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,613 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,746 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory 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)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,032 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,516 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,471 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012 28 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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OW08HWF was registered on 2008-07-28
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