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SW05HGX
2005 BMW 118
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HGX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,965 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026 12 Jun 20262 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,965 MI
12 Jun 202625 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,092 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025 12 Jun 202625 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,246 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,109 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
13 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,698 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,057 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,365 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,009 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
29 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,321 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,550 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 12 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,143 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 12 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,966 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,758 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,154 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,132 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 12 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,042 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,232 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,301 MI
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SW05HGX was registered on 2005-06-10
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