2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · AC51 NAC
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 125,019 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 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 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,019 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.
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AC51 NAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 125,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AC51 NAC 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 (AC51 NAC) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AC51 NAC Mileage History
- 31/12/2021119,024 mi
- 19/12/2022121,111 mi+2,087 mi
- 02/01/2024108,698 mi-12,413 mi
- 19/12/2024113,097 mi+4,399 mi
- 24/12/2025125,019 mi+11,922 mi
Average of roughly 1,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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