2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LL12 LHU
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 140,304 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LL12 LHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 140,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LL12 LHU Mileage History
- 17/11/2022109,069 mi
- 15/12/2023120,143 mi+11,074 mi
- 15/12/2023120,149 mi+6 mi
- 04/06/2025123,021 mi+2,872 mi
- 21/05/2026140,304 mi+17,283 mi
Average of roughly 8,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LL12 LHU 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 (LL12 LHU) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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