2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YA06 AYB
2006 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 188,284 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,284 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.
YA06 AYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 188,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA06 AYB 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 (YA06 AYB) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (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))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
YA06 AYB Mileage History
- 12/10/2022151,972 mi
- 04/03/2024173,866 mi+21,894 mi
- 17/03/2025179,665 mi+5,799 mi
- 29/03/2025179,718 mi+53 mi
- 26/03/2026188,284 mi+8,566 mi
Average of roughly 10,521 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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