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SW05BNF
2005 BMW 118
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BNF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
19
Passes
3
Failures
86.36%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 149,568 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,339 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,353 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,475 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,634 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023 10 Jun 20264 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
27 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,618 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022 10 Jun 202616 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,191 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,097 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,958 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,381 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,625 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,953 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,499 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,908 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,651 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 10 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,653 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 10 Jun 202628 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,100 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,962 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 10 Jun 202630 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,579 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW05BNF was registered on 2005-05-15
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