2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SB12 BNN
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 138,230 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,230 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
SB12 BNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 138,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SB12 BNN Mileage History
- 09/08/2023125,434 mi
- 08/08/2024133,066 mi+7,632 mi
- 08/08/2024133,066 mi
- 12/08/2025138,230 mi+5,164 mi
- 12/08/2025138,230 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB12 BNN 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 (SB12 BNN) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Position lamp not working Sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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