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2009 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SL09DYX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,878 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,147 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,131 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,699 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- surface corrosion on rear subframe and associated components
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,313 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,313 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,079 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,993 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020 14 Jun 20261 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,208 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019 14 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
15 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,695 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017 14 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,844 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016 14 Jun 202611 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,300 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,271 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 14 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,683 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 14 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 24,683 MI
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SL09DYX was registered on 2009-04-09
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