2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · AB03 ZNO
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 144,234 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AB03 ZNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 144,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AB03 ZNO Mileage History
- 03/11/2021101,480 mi
- 08/09/2022102,492 mi+1,012 mi
- 29/09/2023123,446 mi+20,954 mi
- 02/10/2024126,810 mi+3,364 mi
- 09/01/2026144,234 mi+17,424 mi
Average of roughly 10,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB03 ZNO 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 (AB03 ZNO) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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