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SC53GAR
2006 BMW 118
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SC53GAR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,581 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,796 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber cover split
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber cover split
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,973 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- under trays fitted obscuring some items
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- under trays fitted obscuring some items
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,499 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- under trays fitted obscuring some items
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
22 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- under trays fitted obscuring some items
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
27 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,276 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020 12 Jun 20264 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,809 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,345 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,427 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,120 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/sand o/s (3.6.B.4d)
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/sand o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,585 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 12 Jun 20263 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,587 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,303 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,200 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,016 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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SC53GAR was registered on 2006-12-31
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