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SW05HGG
2005 BMW 120
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW05HGG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,055 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025 12 Jun 20265 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,165 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2024 12 Jun 20264 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,623 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,623 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,127 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,095 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,286 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2020 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,647 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,647 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,964 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018 12 Jun 202611 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,317 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,013 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,489 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 12 Jun 20263 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,099 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 12 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,973 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,520 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,871 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,710 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,755 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW05HGG was registered on 2005-06-21
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