2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · A21 PBR
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 129,796 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,796 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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A21 PBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 129,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A21 PBR 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 1 Series (A21 PBR) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
A21 PBR Mileage History
- 01/12/2021105,018 mi
- 11/10/2022107,274 mi+2,256 mi
- 21/06/2023113,255 mi+5,981 mi
- 15/04/2024118,988 mi+5,733 mi
- 27/10/2025129,796 mi+10,808 mi
Average of roughly 6,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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