2012 BMW 318D Sport Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · VU12 PPF
2012 BMW 318D Sport Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 184,508 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318D SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
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VU12 PPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 184,508 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.
VU12 PPF 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 318D Sport Auto (VU12 PPF) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 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 (1 issue). 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.
VU12 PPF Mileage History
- 31/12/2022152,430 mi
- 05/01/2024159,101 mi+6,671 mi
- 02/03/2025174,541 mi+15,440 mi
- 03/04/2026184,397 mi+9,856 mi
- 04/04/2026184,508 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 9,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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