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SW08BYM
2008 BMW 118
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW08BYM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,353 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Corroded off (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Corroded off (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,154 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 146,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,485 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,335 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 13 Jun 202610 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,335 MI
13 Jun 202624 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,826 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake also requires slight adjustment (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,108 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all front and rear suspension components showing surface corrosion from being stood
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,325 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- all front and rear suspension components showing surface corrosion from being stood
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,776 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,203 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,727 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- very slight play in o/s/r wheel
- all brake pads wearing thin
- 1 rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,521 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015 13 Jun 202611 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,536 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014 13 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,736 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 13 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,054 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 13 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,903 MI
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SW08BYM was registered on 2008-04-18
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