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SW59CYC
2009 BMW 118
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW59CYC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,357 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,306 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,276 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- floor and subframe covered in shultzs not allowing full inspection
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are 50%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are 50%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- floor and subframe covered in shultzs not allowing full inspection
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,584 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine undertray missing
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,907 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,844 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,408 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018 10 Jun 202618 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported system all lose and falls about due to front flex badly worn (7.1.1)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,434 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017 10 Jun 202622 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,835 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,861 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,951 MI
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SW59CYC was registered on 2009-11-20
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