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SL08FMX
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FMX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,971 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,909 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2025Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,361 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,739 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower bush worn (spring carrier)
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,528 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022 10 Jun 20261 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,390 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021 10 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- VERY BAD Oil leak Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front a b s wire support bracket missing
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
4 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,410 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,211 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,991 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,042 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,897 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015 10 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,960 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
4 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,568 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,499 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SL08FMX was registered on 2008-03-17
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