2012 BMW 318D SE 2.0L Heavy oil · AVI 5422
2012 BMW 318D SE (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 133,882 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
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AVI 5422 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 133,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AVI 5422 MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 318D Se (AVI 5422) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AVI 5422 Mileage History
- 05/05/2024115,129 mi
- 06/05/2025123,366 mi+8,237 mi
- 27/07/2026133,835 mi+10,469 mi
- 07/08/2026133,882 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 8,309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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