2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ62 EWW
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,130 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,130 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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BJ62 EWW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 99,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ62 EWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (BJ62 EWW) between September 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BJ62 EWW Mileage History
- 12/09/201530,104 mi
- 08/09/201645,051 mi+14,947 mi
- 18/09/201756,578 mi+11,527 mi
- 12/09/201867,822 mi+11,244 mi
- 25/09/201974,641 mi+6,819 mi
- 23/09/202079,149 mi+4,508 mi
- 07/09/202183,033 mi+3,884 mi
- 20/09/202289,343 mi+6,310 mi
- 21/09/202289,344 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/202395,151 mi+5,807 mi
- 04/11/202499,094 mi+3,943 mi
- 11/11/202599,130 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 6,790 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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