Y17BMW - BMW 118
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
The BMW 118, often referred to as the BMW 1 Series hatchback, is a compact luxury vehicle renowned for its dynamic driving experience and premium build quality. Manufactured by BMW, a German automaker celebrated for its engineering excellence and innovative design, the 118 model has been a staple in the brand’s lineup since its inception. Introduced in various model years, the 118 features a range of efficient engines and advanced technology, making it a popular choice among those seeking a sporty yet practical hatchback. Its compact dimensions and refined handling exemplify BMW’s commitment to driving pleasure, while its modern interior offers comfort and connectivity. The BMW 118 continues to stand out as a versatile and stylish option within the premium hatchback segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 17 MOT tests
This 2009 BMW 118, registration Y17BMW, is a black diesel vehicle with a 1995cc engine. It has a current MOT valid until 11 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 12 November 2024. The vehicle has covered 120,747 miles and is taxed. The MOT advisories include light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorbers, corrosion on the rear coil springs, wear on the rear suspension arm pin or bush, and corrosion in the rear subframe mounting area. No serious or dangerous issues are noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
17
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,747 mi
Expires: 11 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 12 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,746 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,324 mi
Expires: 10 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 11 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,989 mi
Expires: 10 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory tpms light on
- Advisory Rear both shock absorbers corroded
- Advisory handbrake travel
Failed - 11 November 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,985 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory tpms light on
- Advisory Rear both shock absorbers corroded
- Advisory handbrake travel
Passed - 08 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,000 mi
Expires: 07 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear shocks corroded
- Advisory handbrake travel
Failed - 08 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,000 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear shocks corroded
- Advisory handbrake travel
Passed - 20 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,378 mi
Expires: 19 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear underbody has general corrosion
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 04 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,312 mi
Expires: 03 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,482 mi
Expires: 22 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
Failed - 23 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,482 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
Passed - 06 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,280 mi
Expires: 05 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 06 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,280 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,236 mi
Expires: 11 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 10 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,236 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,165 mi
Expires: 11 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,148 mi
Expires: 11 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for Y17BMW?
The MOT expires on 11 November 2025.
What is the tax status of Y17BMW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of Y17BMW?
This is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of Y17BMW?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.