2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AV12 OAO
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/04/2012. Recorded mileage 164,370 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,370 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AV12 OAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 164,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AV12 OAO Mileage History
- 04/10/2022119,055 mi
- 05/10/2023139,020 mi+19,965 mi
- 07/10/2024143,459 mi+4,439 mi
- 22/09/2025147,739 mi+4,280 mi
- 07/09/2026164,370 mi+16,631 mi
Average of roughly 11,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV12 OAO 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 2012 BMW 118 (AV12 OAO) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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