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SW08BYF
2008 BMW 116
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW08BYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,554 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,492 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,138 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,138 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,602 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,590 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil pressure warning light illuminated
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,979 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,481 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,700 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components and rear under body heat shield loose
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,949 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,661 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,397 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a small leak of gases
24 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,547 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,524 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,524 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,928 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) Dangerous
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,227 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,916 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,897 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW08BYF was registered on 2008-05-16
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