2018 BMW 2 Series 2.0L Diesel · PW12 SOX
2018 BMW 2 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 43,888 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PW12 SOX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 43,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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PW12 SOX 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 2018 BMW 2 Series (PW12 SOX) between June 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (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.
PW12 SOX Mileage History
- 07/06/202224,053 mi
- 03/01/202434,338 mi+10,285 mi
- 19/12/202439,720 mi+5,382 mi
- 09/12/202543,888 mi+4,168 mi
Average of roughly 5,655 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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