2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · DY06 MBO
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 164,427 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,427 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.
DY06 MBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 164,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY06 MBO 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 (DY06 MBO) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse lights permantly on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
DY06 MBO Mileage History
- 13/03/2023151,639 mi
- 13/03/2023151,639 mi
- 14/03/2024156,227 mi+4,588 mi
- 19/03/2024156,229 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/2025164,427 mi+8,198 mi
Average of roughly 6,329 miles per year across 5 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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