2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · HN56 HMD
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 196,970 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,970 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HN56 HMD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2025
- 196,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN56 HMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 118 (HN56 HMD) between November 2009 and February 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
HN56 HMD Mileage History
- 02/11/200960,524 mi
- 08/02/201061,718 mi+1,194 mi
- 24/09/201184,748 mi+23,030 mi
- 16/11/2012102,204 mi+17,456 mi
- 17/11/2012102,204 mi
- 07/02/2014116,249 mi+14,045 mi
- 02/03/2015126,972 mi+10,723 mi
- 11/02/2016131,542 mi+4,570 mi
- 20/02/2017139,455 mi+7,913 mi
- 21/02/2017139,455 mi
- 26/02/2018144,197 mi+4,742 mi
- 27/02/2019150,512 mi+6,315 mi
- 27/02/2019150,512 mi
- 25/02/2020157,201 mi+6,689 mi
- 01/03/2021163,515 mi+6,314 mi
- 01/03/2021163,515 mi
- 25/02/2022171,557 mi+8,042 mi
- 27/02/2023181,484 mi+9,927 mi
- 24/02/2024190,829 mi+9,345 mi
- 22/02/2025196,970 mi+6,141 mi
Average of roughly 8,914 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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