2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · FL56 YCW
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 174,467 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/09/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,467 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
FL56 YCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 174,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FL56 YCW Mileage History
- 15/09/2022167,059 mi
- 18/09/2023170,757 mi+3,698 mi
- 18/09/2023170,757 mi
- 18/09/2024174,467 mi+3,710 mi
- 18/09/2024174,467 mi
Average of roughly 3,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL56 YCW 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 (FL56 YCW) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake caliper (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail from brake calipher (1.1.12 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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