2006 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · MW56 CTV
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 83,929 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,929 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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MW56 CTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 83,929 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.
MW56 CTV 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 (MW56 CTV) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
MW56 CTV Mileage History
- 15/11/202275,966 mi
- 15/11/202380,408 mi+4,442 mi
- 02/01/202480,415 mi+7 mi
- 02/07/202583,909 mi+3,494 mi
- 24/07/202583,929 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,962 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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