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SW57BTE
2007 BMW 120
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW57BTE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,508 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front BUMPER IMPACT DAMAGED
- Nearside Front PASSANGER DOOR IMPACT DAMAGE
- Central Front ENGINE OIL LEAK
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- trim loose unde bonnet
- headlight washers not working
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- trim loose unde bonnet
- headlight washers not working
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,322 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged going to off side (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,448 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,157 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,713 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202623 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,650 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019 10 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,687 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,811 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)
12 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 units missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,968 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm of tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm of tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 10 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,786 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,099 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,193 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,761 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,878 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 10 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
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SW57BTE was registered on 2007-11-05
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