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2005 BMW 116
General Information
- Registration SW05EKJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 18 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,327 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027 10 Jun 202624 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,826 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,340 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,408 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle and rear suspension area corroded
24 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,408 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle and rear suspension area corroded
9 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,979 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023 10 Jun 20269 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,106 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,072 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- heat shield loose
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,682 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,441 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,618 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray's covering components
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,738 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wheels inner rims distorted
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- both front wheels inner rims distorted
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,390 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,246 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,283 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 10 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,948 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013 10 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,297 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 10 Jun 202614 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,371 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2011 10 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,049 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2010 10 Jun 202616 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,231 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2009 10 Jun 20268 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
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SW05EKJ was registered on 2005-05-18
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