2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YA12 FKB
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 114,255 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,255 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.
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YA12 FKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 114,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YA12 FKB Mileage History
- 26/09/202399,748 mi
- 28/08/2024107,214 mi+7,466 mi
- 28/08/2024107,214 mi
- 09/09/2025114,253 mi+7,039 mi
- 09/09/2025114,255 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA12 FKB 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 (YA12 FKB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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