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SW57BUA
2007 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW57BUA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Oct 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,404 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre incorrectly fitted
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside reverse light not working
- Rear differential leaking
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view missing covered in tape (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective tie rod loose bolt (2.1.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear differential leaking
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside reverse light not working
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear tyre incorrectly fitted
- Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view missing covered in tape (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,364 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear window missing
- Rear oil leak at differensial
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear reverse light not working
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear oil leak at differensial
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear reverse light not working
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear window missing
- Front non run flat tyres fitted
1 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,369 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023 10 Jun 20261 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,369 MI
10 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,911 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,995 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,547 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,042 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019 10 Jun 202624 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
4 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,679 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED
23 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED
1 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,677 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,062 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,731 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,540 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202625 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,033 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW57BUA was registered on 2007-11-10
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