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2008 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SW57VUV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Mar 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 125,743 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Diffuser Corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,101 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2026 9 Jun 20269 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,260 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,847 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024 9 Jun 202615 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,126 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023 9 Jun 20263 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,568 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022 9 Jun 202622 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,338 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021 9 Jun 202623 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,808 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,032 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,802 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018 9 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,612 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge + perishing (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,768 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,278 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear 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)
15 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,358 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014 9 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,714 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013 9 Jun 202623 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,147 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011 9 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SW57VUV was registered on 2008-02-20
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