2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RJ61 VEO
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 68,178 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,178 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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RJ61 VEO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 68,178 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.
RJ61 VEO 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 (RJ61 VEO) between October 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
RJ61 VEO Mileage History
- 29/10/201522,993 mi
- 19/10/201627,645 mi+4,652 mi
- 16/11/201627,667 mi+22 mi
- 30/11/201739,878 mi+12,211 mi
- 30/11/201739,878 mi
- 07/12/201843,723 mi+3,845 mi
- 19/12/201945,959 mi+2,236 mi
- 19/12/201945,959 mi
- 15/12/202049,313 mi+3,354 mi
- 16/12/202049,314 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/202258,858 mi+9,544 mi
- 03/05/202363,542 mi+4,684 mi
- 03/05/202465,779 mi+2,237 mi
- 24/03/202668,178 mi+2,399 mi
Average of roughly 4,345 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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