2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SH12 YGU
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/05/2012. Recorded mileage 186,015 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,015 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
SH12 YGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 186,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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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SH12 YGU Mileage History
- 28/09/2022151,087 mi
- 03/10/2023153,760 mi+2,673 mi
- 13/10/2023153,795 mi+35 mi
- 16/10/2024170,649 mi+16,854 mi
- 16/10/2025186,015 mi+15,366 mi
Average of roughly 11,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH12 YGU 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 (SH12 YGU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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