2012 BMW 1202.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 29 May 2025 at 127,626 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate faults to secure a valid certificate. The absence of advisories across the last three successful tests indicates a vehicle that has met minimum mechanical standards during recent inspections. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 127,626 miles represents an average of approximately 9,116 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a petrol hatchback. The data shows consistent use over time, with roughly 11,800 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 11,500 miles between June 2024 and May 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has likely not sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid seals, and braking systems. While the MOT history is clean of structural defects, a buyer must still perform a physical inspection of high-wear areas. Given the age and consistent mileage, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perished rubber or cracking, as these are often not flagged until they fail. The buyer should also examine the brake system for binding calipers or thinning discs, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than surface condition. Checking the chassis for corrosion corrosion remains essential for a BMW of this era, despite the clean record to date.