2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · AJ62 BYG
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 107,605 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ62 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 107,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AJ62 BYG 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 (AJ62 BYG) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
AJ62 BYG Mileage History
- 28/09/202299,466 mi
- 28/09/2023101,033 mi+1,567 mi
- 04/10/2024103,254 mi+2,221 mi
- 01/10/2025104,915 mi+1,661 mi
- 15/09/2026107,605 mi+2,690 mi
Average of roughly 2,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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