2006 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · LM06 KVA
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 78,732 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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LM06 KVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2025
- 78,732 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.
LM06 KVA 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 (LM06 KVA) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LM06 KVA Mileage History
- 28/11/202269,805 mi
- 23/09/202372,798 mi+2,993 mi
- 24/09/202477,209 mi+4,411 mi
- 22/10/202477,317 mi+108 mi
- 14/10/202578,732 mi+1,415 mi
Average of roughly 3,103 miles per year across 5 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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