2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · C3 VCV
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 89,179 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,179 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.
C3 VCV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 89,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C3 VCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (C3 VCV) between May 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
C3 VCV Mileage History
- 27/05/201510,535 mi
- 26/05/201622,339 mi+11,804 mi
- 27/05/201622,339 mi
- 27/05/201732,627 mi+10,288 mi
- 25/05/201844,011 mi+11,384 mi
- 29/05/201844,027 mi+16 mi
- 29/05/201844,027 mi
- 22/04/201981,579 mi+37,552 mi
- 03/09/201953,410 mi-28,169 mi
- 24/08/202058,049 mi+4,639 mi
- 10/09/202162,148 mi+4,099 mi
- 22/09/202270,468 mi+8,320 mi
- 27/09/202270,468 mi
- 09/05/202583,611 mi+13,143 mi
- 27/04/202689,179 mi+5,568 mi
Average of roughly 7,203 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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