2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · PY56 DZJ
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 156,679 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY56 DZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 156,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY56 DZJ 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 (PY56 DZJ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
PY56 DZJ Mileage History
- 01/12/2023148,151 mi
- 07/12/2023148,186 mi+35 mi
- 09/12/2024151,991 mi+3,805 mi
- 12/12/2025156,679 mi+4,688 mi
- 22/12/2025156,679 mi
Average of roughly 4,142 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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