2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · B27 CBA
2012 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 125,019 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B27 CBA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 125,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
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B27 CBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (B27 CBA) between November 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
B27 CBA Mileage History
- 17/11/201550,182 mi
- 02/11/201658,477 mi+8,295 mi
- 04/11/201658,509 mi+32 mi
- 15/11/201768,376 mi+9,867 mi
- 16/11/201768,382 mi+6 mi
- 16/11/201874,897 mi+6,515 mi
- 07/11/201982,295 mi+7,398 mi
- 12/11/202087,597 mi+5,302 mi
- 16/11/202087,597 mi
- 11/11/202193,835 mi+6,238 mi
- 29/10/2022100,048 mi+6,213 mi
- 13/11/2023108,105 mi+8,057 mi
- 15/11/2024113,575 mi+5,470 mi
- 06/11/2025120,140 mi+6,565 mi
- 05/06/2026125,019 mi+4,879 mi
Average of roughly 7,094 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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