2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AK06 RDO
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 133,617 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,617 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.
AK06 RDO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2023
- 133,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AK06 RDO Mileage History
- 30/03/200940,656 mi
- 30/03/201053,455 mi+12,799 mi
- 31/03/201158,721 mi+5,266 mi
- 31/03/201158,721 mi
- 26/03/201264,233 mi+5,512 mi
- 28/03/201372,002 mi+7,769 mi
- 26/03/201477,419 mi+5,417 mi
- 01/04/201477,528 mi+109 mi
- 16/03/201586,222 mi+8,694 mi
- 18/03/201694,802 mi+8,580 mi
- 07/03/2017102,099 mi+7,297 mi
- 26/03/2018108,387 mi+6,288 mi
- 20/03/2019113,314 mi+4,927 mi
- 21/03/2019113,321 mi+7 mi
- 25/03/2020116,934 mi+3,613 mi
- 25/03/2021119,976 mi+3,042 mi
- 29/03/2022125,883 mi+5,907 mi
- 29/03/2023133,617 mi+7,734 mi
Average of roughly 6,642 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
AK06 RDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 118 (AK06 RDO) between March 2009 and March 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
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