2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · C4 XCY
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 105,417 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,417 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.
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C4 XCY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 105,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C4 XCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (C4 XCY) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
C4 XCY Mileage History
- 09/03/201530,840 mi
- 19/04/201636,123 mi+5,283 mi
- 24/04/201740,146 mi+4,023 mi
- 14/05/201842,280 mi+2,134 mi
- 14/05/201842,280 mi
- 23/05/201943,645 mi+1,365 mi
- 11/07/202050,798 mi+7,153 mi
- 09/07/202159,337 mi+8,539 mi
- 09/07/202159,337 mi
- 02/07/202270,965 mi+11,628 mi
- 06/07/202271,054 mi+89 mi
- 07/07/202384,381 mi+13,327 mi
- 09/09/202498,102 mi+13,721 mi
- 09/09/202498,102 mi
- 05/09/2025102,408 mi+4,306 mi
- 05/09/2025102,411 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/2026105,417 mi+3,006 mi
Average of roughly 6,583 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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