2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YA10 LGA
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 152,947 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA10 LGA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 152,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA10 LGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (YA10 LGA) between February 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YA10 LGA Mileage History
- 17/02/201531,024 mi
- 26/02/201646,865 mi+15,841 mi
- 03/03/201762,274 mi+15,409 mi
- 09/03/201877,423 mi+15,149 mi
- 09/05/201879,595 mi+2,172 mi
- 14/09/201879,615 mi+20 mi
- 12/09/201993,656 mi+14,041 mi
- 13/09/201993,656 mi
- 01/10/2020106,955 mi+13,299 mi
- 13/09/2021115,406 mi+8,451 mi
- 14/09/2021115,406 mi
- 20/09/2022123,008 mi+7,602 mi
- 22/09/2022123,008 mi
- 16/09/2023130,460 mi+7,452 mi
- 19/09/2023130,509 mi+49 mi
- 13/09/2024138,581 mi+8,072 mi
- 13/09/2024138,581 mi
- 15/09/2025146,205 mi+7,624 mi
- 17/09/2025146,205 mi
- 14/09/2026152,947 mi+6,742 mi
Average of roughly 10,535 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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