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2004 BMW 118
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- Registration SW54DYN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Jan 2024
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 208,606 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 208,606 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,297 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,314 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,864 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202624 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,207 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,854 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged interior hanging loose ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged interior hanging loose ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,891 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- power steering reservoir damp
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
17 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure pad wear indicator (1.9.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- power steering reservoir damp
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,307 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 148,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 140,121 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,121 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,563 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,893 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,746 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,774 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,705 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,910 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front 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)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,960 MI
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SW54DYN was registered on 2004-11-18
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