2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · WG56 GLJ

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 4 December 2025 at 135,709 miles. The record shows a consistent pattern of passes over the last three years, with no defects or advisories listed in the final results. While the car failed tests on 11 December 2023 and 4 December 2025, the lack of recorded defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues rectified immediately during the same visit. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age. It covered 8,551 miles between 14 December 2023 and 13 December 2024, and a further 7,841 miles by the December 2025 test. This average of roughly 6,785 miles per year indicates regular, moderate use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and prevents brake calipers from seizing. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a twenty year old BMW and suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance. However, the MOT record only captures safety-critical failures and does not track service intervals. A buyer should verify the service history for oil changes and coolant flushes to ensure the engine and cooling system have been maintained. Physical inspection should focus on common age-related wear that often escapes MOT scrutiny until it becomes a failure. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and the integrity of the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches. Inspect the brake discs for lip wear and check the engine bay for oil leaks, as these components typically degrade at this mileage regardless of a clean MOT history.