2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GV12 OVG
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 50,716 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV12 OVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 50,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV12 OVG 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 (GV12 OVG) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 large tear in inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective only safety catch working (3.1 (c))”.
GV12 OVG Mileage History
- 22/11/202348,069 mi
- 23/11/202348,070 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/202449,576 mi+1,506 mi
- 12/11/202449,576 mi
- 08/09/202550,716 mi+1,140 mi
Average of roughly 1,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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