2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · AL06 JKW
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 182,506 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL06 JKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 182,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AL06 JKW 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 (AL06 JKW) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AL06 JKW Mileage History
- 13/10/2023149,723 mi
- 13/10/2023149,723 mi
- 04/10/2024165,778 mi+16,055 mi
- 04/10/2024165,778 mi
- 26/09/2025182,506 mi+16,728 mi
Average of roughly 16,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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