2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SO12 LPY
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 169,185 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 LPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 169,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 LPY 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 (SO12 LPY) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SO12 LPY Mileage History
- 23/09/2023121,588 mi
- 27/09/2024133,275 mi+11,687 mi
- 27/09/2024133,275 mi
- 20/09/2025150,355 mi+17,080 mi
- 15/09/2026169,185 mi+18,830 mi
Average of roughly 15,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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