2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SW12 XOG
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 120,146 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,146 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.
SW12 XOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 120,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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SW12 XOG Mileage History
- 15/06/202498,114 mi
- 16/06/2025107,763 mi+9,649 mi
- 17/06/2025107,827 mi+64 mi
- 18/06/2026120,078 mi+12,251 mi
- 22/06/2026120,146 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 10,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 XOG 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 (SW12 XOG) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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