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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SL08NYV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,164 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026 9 Jun 202611 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 140,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,885 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025 9 Jun 202614 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,762 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,849 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covered in Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,395 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- brake warning light on
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,024 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,912 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2020 9 Jun 202618 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,940 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,050 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,955 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,613 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,947 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,506 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,506 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,519 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,786 MI
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SL08NYV was registered on 2008-03-24
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