2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · OV12 SJO
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 111,423 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,423 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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OV12 SJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 111,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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OV12 SJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (OV12 SJO) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
OV12 SJO Mileage History
- 11/06/202291,709 mi
- 10/06/2023100,781 mi+9,072 mi
- 08/06/2024107,378 mi+6,597 mi
- 21/06/2025111,423 mi+4,045 mi
Average of roughly 6,510 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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