2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MM06 BEU
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 197,544 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,544 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.
MM06 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2026
- 197,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MM06 BEU Mileage History
- 14/01/2022189,415 mi
- 14/01/2022189,415 mi
- 16/03/2024193,876 mi+4,461 mi
- 28/03/2024193,876 mi
- 25/09/2026197,544 mi+3,668 mi
Average of roughly 1,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MM06 BEU 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 (MM06 BEU) between January 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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