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2012 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SW12PFA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 145,581 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
19 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 145,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached is already detached! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- parking brake lever little reserve travel
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,540 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,326 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,824 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023 11 Jun 20264 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,858 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 11 Jun 20269 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,061 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,826 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,223 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,636 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,949 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202612 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 29,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,139 MI
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SW12PFA was registered on 2012-03-01
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