2006 BMW 118 1.6L Petrol · LF56 YDM
2006 BMW 118 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2006. Recorded mileage 132,989 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1598cc
LF56 YDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2025
- 132,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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LF56 YDM Mileage History
- 19/07/2023126,300 mi
- 19/07/2023126,300 mi
- 30/07/2024131,468 mi+5,168 mi
- 02/08/2024131,497 mi+29 mi
- 10/07/2025132,989 mi+1,492 mi
Average of roughly 3,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF56 YDM 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 (LF56 YDM) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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