2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · BF12 VLW
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 136,840 miles. MOT valid until 04/09/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2000cc
BF12 VLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 136,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BF12 VLW Mileage History
- 17/08/2023104,114 mi
- 06/09/2023104,195 mi+81 mi
- 04/09/2024114,437 mi+10,242 mi
- 20/08/2025125,455 mi+11,018 mi
- 04/09/2026136,840 mi+11,385 mi
Average of roughly 10,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF12 VLW 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 (BF12 VLW) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front trailing arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber fell apart internally (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken and exhaust system is loose (6.1.2 (a))”.
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