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2009 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SW59CXZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,185 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027 10 Jun 202628 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,018 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,993 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,237 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout & all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing & caliper has shifted from the correct position (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- handbrake lever travel would benefit from adjustment
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout & all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,575 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer 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 inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,976 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,616 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,472 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not to cords
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,675 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyre treads getting low
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,594 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017 10 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,306 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,224 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,601 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,916 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,296 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW59CXZ was registered on 2009-12-06
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