2006 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YS06 KGK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 29 November 2024 at 130,149 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the car has consistently passed annual inspections without recorded defects over the last four years. While a failure entry exists for the same date in 2024, the subsequent pass suggests that any administrative errors or minor rectifyable issues were addressed immediately prior to retest. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2024, the car covered 13,359 miles, showing a steady rate of travel. However, there is a significant discrepancy in the November 2024 records where a failure was logged at 146,467 miles despite a pass recorded at 130,149 miles. This 16,000-mile gap suggests a data entry error by the tester which should be verified against the physical odometer to ensure service history accuracy. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common failure points for the E87 generation that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Given the age of the vehicle, examine the rubber bushings in the front wisharms and check for cracking or tearing. Inspect for corrosion on the rear sills and subframe mounting points where moisture often accumulates despite low mileage. Although the record is clean, a check for brake caliper binding or uneven disc thickness is advisable to ensure mechanical condition remains as high as the documentation suggests.