2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · AJ62 GYC
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 73,756 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ62 GYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 73,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AJ62 GYC 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 GYC) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ62 GYC Mileage History
- 13/09/202363,397 mi
- 25/01/202465,467 mi+2,070 mi
- 26/01/202465,647 mi+180 mi
- 21/01/202569,718 mi+4,071 mi
- 09/01/202673,756 mi+4,038 mi
Average of roughly 4,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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