2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LR12 EBX
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 217,356 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,356 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.
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LR12 EBX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 217,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR12 EBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (LR12 EBX) between October 2014 and May 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LR12 EBX Mileage History
- 17/10/201478,159 mi
- 17/10/201478,159 mi
- 07/11/201589,765 mi+11,606 mi
- 05/11/2016104,879 mi+15,114 mi
- 04/11/2017118,362 mi+13,483 mi
- 06/11/2018132,335 mi+13,973 mi
- 05/11/2019142,690 mi+10,355 mi
- 05/11/2019142,690 mi
- 12/11/2020155,396 mi+12,706 mi
- 05/01/2022166,906 mi+11,510 mi
- 03/01/2023180,313 mi+13,407 mi
- 03/01/2023180,313 mi
- 22/01/2024201,228 mi+20,915 mi
- 10/05/2025217,356 mi+16,128 mi
Average of roughly 13,178 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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