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Year2008
0-60mph10.1 sec
FuelPetrol
Power141 BHP
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BMW 118I SE

General information

Make BMW
Model 120 118I SE
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2008
Top speed 129 mph
0 - 60 mph 10.1 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 141 BHP
Max. torque 190 Nm at 4.250 rpm
Engine capacity 1.995 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 32.5 mpg
Consumption extra urban 52.3 mpg
Consumption combined 42.8 mpg
CO2 emission 158 g/km
CO2 label G
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-06
Pictures 8
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-04-07
MOT pass rate
68 %
MOT passed 13
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 41
Total items failed 16
MOT #19 2024-04-15 08:47
MOT test number 100069096399
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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MOT #18 2023-04-07 14:12
MOT test number 328769407851
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Red exclamation mark illuminated for unknown reason
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #17 2023-04-07 09:49
MOT test number 848273415062
Result Failed
Fail
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Red exclamation mark illuminated for unknown reason
MOT #16 2022-04-05 13:20
MOT test number 982675285059
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #15 2022-04-05 10:30
MOT test number 896716703935
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible sticky pad remains on plate (0.1 (b))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #14 2021-04-08 16:48
MOT test number 686046454263
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #13 2020-02-12 11:03
MOT test number 781825241248
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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MOT #12 2019-02-12 11:44
MOT test number 269886187685
Result Passed
MOT #11 2019-02-12 10:43
MOT test number 973868491177
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MOT #10 2018-02-13 12:52
MOT test number 660510773348
Result Passed
MOT #9 2017-02-10 14:41
MOT test number 397260198728
Result Passed
Advice
Rear tyres worn low inner tread
Advice
Offside front tyre wearing low inner tread
MOT #8 2015-10-16 15:07
MOT test number 613711957275
Result Passed
Advice
Front number plate damaged but still visible from a reasonable distance
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
All four tyres wearing unevenly wheel alignment at fault
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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MOT #7 2015-10-16 11:43
MOT test number 163294934210
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Front number plate damaged but still visible from a reasonable distance
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
All four tyres wearing unevenly wheel alignment at fault
MOT #6 2014-10-14 12:11
MOT test number 915427684251
Result Passed
MOT #5 2014-10-06 11:27
MOT test number 268759474213
Result Failed
Fail
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
MOT #4 2013-09-27 11:46
MOT test number 277780973251
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Small cuts in tread of front tyres no cords exposed
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MOT #3 2012-09-20 12:17
MOT test number 237234762239
Result Passed
MOT #2 2011-11-17 15:46
MOT test number 678501521300
Result Passed
MOT #1 2011-03-31 09:14
MOT test number 459790491017
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 December 2024
MOT Expired: 7 April 2024
Tax status 1 December 2024
Days left 225
MOT expiry date 7 April 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band G
Single payment (12 months) £ 240,00,-
Single six month payment £ 132,00,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 252,00,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 21
First mileage registration 2008-04-05
Last registration 2024-04-15
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Registration #1 2008-04-05 10 mi
Registration #2 2011-03-31 25.586 mi
Registration #3 2011-11-17 30.174 mi
Registration #4 2012-09-20 32.636 mi
Registration #5 2013-09-27 40.420 mi
Registration #6 2014-10-06 49.309 mi
Registration #7 2014-10-14 49.393 mi
Registration #8 2015-10-16 57.499 mi
Registration #9 2015-10-16 57.505 mi
Registration #10 2017-02-10 65.894 mi
Registration #11 2018-02-13 68.632 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1748 mm
Height 1411 mm
Length 4360 mm
Wheel base 2660 mm
Kerb weight 1445 kg
Max. allowed weight 1870 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 53 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number A925I191

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