2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · R4 AFV
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 157,645 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,645 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.
R4 AFV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 157,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R4 AFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 118 (R4 AFV) between October 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
R4 AFV Mileage History
- 01/10/200945,339 mi
- 02/10/200945,365 mi+26 mi
- 07/01/201045,801 mi+436 mi
- 19/01/201045,813 mi+12 mi
- 20/01/201153,150 mi+7,337 mi
- 04/01/201261,454 mi+8,304 mi
- 28/12/201272,342 mi+10,888 mi
- 02/01/201372,342 mi
- 20/12/201382,145 mi+9,803 mi
- 17/12/201495,198 mi+13,053 mi
- 18/12/2015106,161 mi+10,963 mi
- 16/01/2017119,853 mi+13,692 mi
- 06/02/2018126,772 mi+6,919 mi
- 20/03/2019134,466 mi+7,694 mi
- 01/04/2019134,579 mi+113 mi
- 04/03/2020138,998 mi+4,419 mi
- 19/03/2021142,247 mi+3,249 mi
- 03/03/2022145,612 mi+3,365 mi
- 14/03/2024148,074 mi+2,462 mi
- 15/03/2024148,074 mi
- 20/03/2025152,716 mi+4,642 mi
- 20/03/2025152,716 mi
- 25/06/2026157,634 mi+4,918 mi
- 29/06/2026157,645 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,708 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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