2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · AF62 TYP

The 2012 BMW 1 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 142,401 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from February 2022 through January 2024 also passed clean. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or escalating mechanical faults across the available record, indicating consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards over the past four years. Mileage stands at 142,401 against a 14-year lifespan, averaging roughly 10,172 miles per year which is typical for the age. The record shows 114,090 miles on 23 February 2022, rising to 127,021 by 8 February 2023, then 130,905 on 26 January 2024 and 142,401 by August 2025. Annual accumulation stayed moderate with no abrupt jumps, though a 19-month gap separates the January 2024 and August 2025 tests rather than the standard twelve. The DVSA data is sparse, listing only passes and a single failed entry with no defects noted on the same day in February 2022, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the car's mileage and age. The clean MOT history means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity issues were flagged by testers, but high-mileage BMWs of this era commonly develop subframe rust and worn rear trailing arm bushes not always caught in a pass-only test. Verify the August 2025 test genuinely reflected the 142,401 miles shown and confirm no undisclosed intermittent faults exist through a road trial.