2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · B27 CBA
2012 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 125,019 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
B27 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 125,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B27 CBA Mileage History
- 29/10/2022100,048 mi
- 13/11/2023108,105 mi+8,057 mi
- 15/11/2024113,575 mi+5,470 mi
- 06/11/2025120,140 mi+6,565 mi
- 05/06/2026125,019 mi+4,879 mi
Average of roughly 6,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B27 CBA 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 (B27 CBA) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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 4 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.
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