2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SM12 CKL
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2012. Recorded mileage 82,677 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,677 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
SM12 CKL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 82,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects 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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SM12 CKL Mileage History
- 03/04/201516,124 mi
- 24/03/201621,280 mi+5,156 mi
- 05/07/201730,003 mi+8,723 mi
- 03/07/201836,342 mi+6,339 mi
- 04/07/201941,587 mi+5,245 mi
- 11/07/202047,115 mi+5,528 mi
- 09/07/202152,992 mi+5,877 mi
- 12/07/202258,903 mi+5,911 mi
- 01/12/202361,356 mi+2,453 mi
- 01/12/202361,356 mi
- 16/12/202471,600 mi+10,244 mi
- 17/12/202471,600 mi
- 07/01/202682,655 mi+11,055 mi
- 13/01/202682,677 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,173 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 CKL 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 (SM12 CKL) between April 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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