2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GU12 DCO
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 154,032 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GU12 DCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 154,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU12 DCO 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 (GU12 DCO) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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 (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GU12 DCO Mileage History
- 08/11/2022118,431 mi
- 15/08/2023129,310 mi+10,879 mi
- 15/08/2023129,310 mi
- 10/08/2024143,215 mi+13,905 mi
- 19/03/2026154,032 mi+10,817 mi
Average of roughly 10,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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