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SW55FML
2006 BMW 118
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW55FML
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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159 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,307 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory 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))
19 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,316 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,164 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension components undersealed
- under trays fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,423 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- screen wash performance both sides
- warning light ( exclamation light ) on the dash
- service due light on dash
- covers fitted restricting full visual inspection top and bottom
- corrosion starting on all steel suspension components
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, slightly noisy when rotated ( squeaking) (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release not in vehicle (3.1 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,423 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release not in vehicle (3.1 (c))
- warning light ( exclamation light ) on the dash
- service due light on dash
- screen wash performance both sides
- covers fitted restricting full visual inspection top and bottom
- corrosion starting on all steel suspension components
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, slightly noisy when rotated ( squeaking) (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,534 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (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 or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at subframe mounting points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at subframe mounting points both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,666 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- screen wash performance
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- screen wash performance
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,367 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,376 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019 9 Jun 202621 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,323 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,291 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017 9 Jun 202616 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,748 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,686 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 9 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,173 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,812 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 9 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,177 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 9 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,758 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,969 MI
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SW55FML was registered on 2006-01-12
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