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2008 BMW 120
General Information
- Registration SW08BYJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,692 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,883 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear, low on tread and near excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,346 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective centre metal bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 45,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on tread to cords, inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre metal bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 42,440 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 41,478 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 41,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,764 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 40,764 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,505 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2020 13 Jun 202625 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,033 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 13 Jun 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,180 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018 13 Jun 202626 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,262 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017 13 Jun 202626 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,262 MI
13 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,884 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 13 Jun 202621 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,849 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 13 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,622 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014 13 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,410 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 13 Jun 202612 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,546 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW08BYJ was registered on 2008-04-22
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