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2008 BMW 120
General Information
- Registration SW08MWV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 22 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,132 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2026 12 Jun 202612 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,072 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025 12 Jun 202622 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,462 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2024 12 Jun 20269 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,815 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023 12 Jun 20269 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,183 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,015 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202622 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Road wheel fixing missing all/four/wheels/stud/missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball/joint/as/marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,172 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- low tyre pressure warning light on
- engine covers and under trays fitted
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,010 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202627 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,455 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED
- ENGINE COVERS FITTED
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVERS FITTED
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,384 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
14 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,499 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,546 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,164 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,612 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08MWV was registered on 2008-07-04
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