2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RK12 WCG
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 180,017 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 WCG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 180,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK12 WCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (RK12 WCG) between February 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RK12 WCG Mileage History
- 04/02/201531,605 mi
- 18/02/201639,877 mi+8,272 mi
- 01/03/201747,758 mi+7,881 mi
- 09/02/201853,926 mi+6,168 mi
- 12/02/201961,045 mi+7,119 mi
- 26/02/202069,813 mi+8,768 mi
- 26/02/202069,813 mi
- 05/11/202072,739 mi+2,926 mi
- 21/10/202173,407 mi+668 mi
- 27/10/202173,407 mi
- 05/09/202274,845 mi+1,438 mi
- 05/09/202274,845 mi
- 02/09/2023101,639 mi+26,794 mi
- 05/09/2024137,184 mi+35,545 mi
- 19/08/2025166,599 mi+29,415 mi
- 19/08/2025166,599 mi
- 15/09/2026180,017 mi+13,418 mi
Average of roughly 12,781 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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