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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SL08FNF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,089 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 150,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,269 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened heavy undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 slices in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,376 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,376 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,098 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe and arms corroded
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,179 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022 10 Jun 202610 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,834 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,242 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020 10 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,164 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,615 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,433 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,016 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 10 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,163 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,398 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,472 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,536 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08FNF was registered on 2008-03-06
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