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2009 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SW59BYJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,810 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,121 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corrosion
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,228 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024 9 Jun 20266 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,161 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,255 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,888 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- o/s front tyre on outer edge
- n/s front tyre outer edge
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,033 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202615 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule End of front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,317 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,140 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018 9 Jun 20267 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,790 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake effort close to lower limit
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,653 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,972 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,303 MI
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SW59BYJ was registered on 2009-11-18
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