2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LD06 WHW
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 189,698 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,698 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.
LD06 WHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 189,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD06 WHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 118 (LD06 WHW) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LD06 WHW Mileage History
- 22/08/2022174,437 mi
- 26/08/2022174,611 mi+174 mi
- 22/08/2023189,693 mi+15,082 mi
- 23/08/2023189,698 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 15,217 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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