2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LA12 UVG
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 87,426 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,426 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.
LA12 UVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 87,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LA12 UVG Mileage History
- 17/01/202375,525 mi
- 12/01/202482,001 mi+6,476 mi
- 12/01/202482,001 mi
- 07/01/202584,069 mi+2,068 mi
- 13/01/202687,426 mi+3,357 mi
Average of roughly 3,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA12 UVG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (LA12 UVG) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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