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SW08HLY
2008 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1599cc
General Information
- Registration SW08HLY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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- Expired 14 Jan 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,630 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most rear suspension arms are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both central rear flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,545 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all control arms, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all control arms, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,432 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
7 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,054 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022 13 Jun 20267 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- EXHAUST NOISE FROM FRONT UNDER CARRIAGE
1 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,631 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- offside rear tyre low
- fuel cap seal perished
1 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- offside rear tyre low
- fuel cap seal perished
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,749 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,308 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,897 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi. (7.1.2)
30 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,288 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear pads low
- slight bind at offside rear brake
- rear discs corroded
30 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear pads low
- slight bind at offside rear brake
- rear discs corroded
25 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,612 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202621 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,859 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,698 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,148 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202618 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,158 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 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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SW08HLY was registered on 2008-06-06
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