2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · BN56 FJF
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 109,537 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BN56 FJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 109,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BN56 FJF Mileage History
- 26/04/2022107,780 mi
- 04/05/2022107,798 mi+18 mi
- 28/04/2023108,875 mi+1,077 mi
- 11/05/2023108,910 mi+35 mi
- 19/04/2024109,537 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN56 FJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 118 (BN56 FJF) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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