2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · J12 DBB
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 172,835 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J12 DBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 172,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 DBB 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 (J12 DBB) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
J12 DBB Mileage History
- 25/11/2022161,258 mi
- 10/11/2023166,994 mi+5,736 mi
- 14/11/2023166,997 mi+3 mi
- 23/11/2024171,526 mi+4,529 mi
- 21/11/2025172,835 mi+1,309 mi
Average of roughly 3,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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