2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · BF11 EAR
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 112,891 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF11 EAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 112,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BF11 EAR 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 (BF11 EAR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF11 EAR Mileage History
- 23/08/202394,738 mi
- 22/08/2024105,503 mi+10,765 mi
- 23/08/2024105,518 mi+15 mi
- 23/07/2025112,880 mi+7,362 mi
- 06/08/2025112,891 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 9,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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