2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · VW03 GEM
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 172,309 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
VW03 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 172,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VW03 GEM Mileage History
- 18/10/2023150,042 mi
- 18/10/2023150,042 mi
- 04/12/2024164,474 mi+14,432 mi
- 02/12/2025172,309 mi+7,835 mi
- 09/12/2025172,309 mi
Average of roughly 10,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VW03 GEM 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 (VW03 GEM) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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