2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · BW12 GHF
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 57,083 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW12 GHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 57,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW12 GHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (BW12 GHF) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BW12 GHF Mileage History
- 22/10/202431,971 mi
- 13/10/202538,107 mi+6,136 mi
- 13/10/202538,113 mi+6 mi
- 05/10/202657,083 mi+18,970 mi
Average of roughly 12,867 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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