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SW08ELO
2008 BMW 120
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW08ELO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 13 May 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,230 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underbody tray fitted
- rear axel and suspension corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 158,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- underbody tray fitted
- rear axel and suspension corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,957 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025 10 Jun 202615 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 150,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,132 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,132 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,756 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- outstanding recall found contact dealership
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside reversing lamp inoperative
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- outstanding recall found contact dealership
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside reversing lamp inoperative
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,455 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021 10 Jun 20262 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wire snapped (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,207 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,057 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2019Advisory 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))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,174 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2018 10 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,083 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- bulb warning light on dash no bulbs out
- bulb warning light on dash no bulbs out
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,546 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 10 Jun 202630 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,241 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,699 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 10 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,919 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 10 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,732 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,310 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 10 Jun 20265 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Advisory 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)
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SW08ELO was registered on 2008-05-21
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