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SW05EJG
2005 BMW 118
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EJG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,958 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,603 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,122 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,649 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,150 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,282 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub frame has surface corrosion
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,960 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,722 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,549 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,139 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- All 4 tyres perished and cracked
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,998 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,706 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,898 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,193 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,538 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,080 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,366 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW05EJG was registered on 2005-05-20
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