2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LR56 GDV
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 143,437 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2023. 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 03 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,437 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.
LR56 GDV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2022
- 143,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 GDV 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 2006 BMW 118 (LR56 GDV) between September 2009 and April 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2022 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LR56 GDV Mileage History
- 10/09/200939,414 mi
- 20/04/201041,091 mi+1,677 mi
- 18/04/201156,224 mi+15,133 mi
- 13/04/201265,595 mi+9,371 mi
- 28/03/201371,352 mi+5,757 mi
- 18/04/201482,630 mi+11,278 mi
- 25/03/201588,136 mi+5,506 mi
- 16/04/201692,675 mi+4,539 mi
- 19/05/201798,104 mi+5,429 mi
- 28/04/2018103,779 mi+5,675 mi
- 22/02/2019108,509 mi+4,730 mi
- 22/02/2019108,516 mi+7 mi
- 04/03/2020122,946 mi+14,430 mi
- 04/03/2020122,946 mi
- 01/03/2021132,757 mi+9,811 mi
- 05/04/2022143,437 mi+10,680 mi
Average of roughly 8,278 miles per year across 16 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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