2012 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · CX12 VMH
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 117,241 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
CX12 VMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 117,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX12 VMH 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 (CX12 VMH) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))”.
CX12 VMH Mileage History
- 14/07/202290,724 mi
- 15/07/202399,302 mi+8,578 mi
- 15/07/2024106,673 mi+7,371 mi
- 15/07/2024106,673 mi
- 22/08/2025117,241 mi+10,568 mi
Average of roughly 8,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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