2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · C11 RCL
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 125,836 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,836 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
C11 RCL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 125,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C11 RCL Mileage History
- 26/09/201528,072 mi
- 29/09/201634,280 mi+6,208 mi
- 17/02/201850,611 mi+16,331 mi
- 17/02/201850,611 mi
- 07/02/201968,978 mi+18,367 mi
- 01/02/202085,825 mi+16,847 mi
- 18/01/202197,894 mi+12,069 mi
- 02/03/2022105,196 mi+7,302 mi
- 01/03/2023112,631 mi+7,435 mi
- 15/04/2024120,140 mi+7,509 mi
- 31/07/2025125,836 mi+5,696 mi
- 01/08/2025125,836 mi
Average of roughly 9,928 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
C11 RCL 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 (C11 RCL) between September 2015 and August 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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