2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · AV62 BFN
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 187,421 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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AV62 BFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 187,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AV62 BFN 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 (AV62 BFN) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AV62 BFN Mileage History
- 20/01/2023134,468 mi
- 20/01/2023134,468 mi
- 01/03/2024154,310 mi+19,842 mi
- 19/02/2025171,923 mi+17,613 mi
- 18/03/2026187,421 mi+15,498 mi
Average of roughly 16,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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