2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LM56 HVO
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 172,182 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM56 HVO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2022
- 172,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM56 HVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 118 (LM56 HVO) between January 2010 and April 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2022 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: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LM56 HVO Mileage History
- 12/01/201097,821 mi
- 05/01/2011129,312 mi+31,491 mi
- 04/08/2012147,822 mi+18,510 mi
- 18/10/2013159,079 mi+11,257 mi
- 10/04/2015116,801 mi-42,278 mi
- 10/04/2015116,801 mi
- 27/06/2016129,145 mi+12,344 mi
- 27/06/2016129,145 mi
- 27/06/2017139,210 mi+10,065 mi
- 30/06/2018145,893 mi+6,683 mi
- 14/11/2018148,211 mi+2,318 mi
- 22/11/2018148,228 mi+17 mi
- 12/12/2019159,101 mi+10,873 mi
- 26/04/2021164,737 mi+5,636 mi
- 26/04/2022172,131 mi+7,394 mi
- 28/04/2022172,182 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 6,050 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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