2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · CU61 FVL
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 177,458 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,458 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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CU61 FVL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2022
- 177,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU61 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (CU61 FVL) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
CU61 FVL Mileage History
- 02/12/2021156,434 mi
- 10/12/2021156,579 mi+145 mi
- 09/12/2022177,390 mi+20,811 mi
- 17/12/2022177,458 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 20,205 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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