2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · PX12 UBE
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 86,793 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,793 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.
PX12 UBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 86,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PX12 UBE Mileage History
- 14/03/202366,224 mi
- 30/03/202366,345 mi+121 mi
- 27/10/202368,245 mi+1,900 mi
- 25/10/202478,052 mi+9,807 mi
- 21/10/202586,793 mi+8,741 mi
Average of roughly 7,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PX12 UBE 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 (PX12 UBE) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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