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2009 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SW09EWV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Dec 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,286 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- general underbody corrosion
21 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,321 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
16 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,209 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
15 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,331 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,022 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,348 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,411 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,131 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,041 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,306 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 31,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,123 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,183 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,424 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,072 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 11 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!
SW09EWV was registered on 2009-06-29
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