2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SH12 PEH
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 118,980 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,980 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SH12 PEH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 118,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 PEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (SH12 PEH) between May 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SH12 PEH Mileage History
- 22/05/201530,532 mi
- 13/05/201639,119 mi+8,587 mi
- 05/05/201754,531 mi+15,412 mi
- 05/09/201862,407 mi+7,876 mi
- 27/09/201968,575 mi+6,168 mi
- 25/09/202072,981 mi+4,406 mi
- 23/09/202177,555 mi+4,574 mi
- 09/09/202282,697 mi+5,142 mi
- 05/07/202387,417 mi+4,720 mi
- 07/07/202387,417 mi
- 07/07/202495,770 mi+8,353 mi
- 06/09/2025107,897 mi+12,127 mi
- 11/09/2026118,980 mi+11,083 mi
Average of roughly 7,822 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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