2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · M44 RDG
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,273 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M44 RDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 111,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M44 RDG 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 (M44 RDG) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M44 RDG Mileage History
- 21/10/2022107,476 mi
- 21/10/2022107,476 mi
- 19/10/2023109,559 mi+2,083 mi
- 30/10/2024111,029 mi+1,470 mi
- 11/11/2025111,273 mi+244 mi
Average of roughly 1,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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