2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · CH04 RXO
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 123,572 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH04 RXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 123,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CH04 RXO 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 (CH04 RXO) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CH04 RXO Mileage History
- 02/05/2023112,379 mi
- 24/05/2024118,962 mi+6,583 mi
- 24/05/2024118,962 mi
- 02/06/2025123,572 mi+4,610 mi
- 02/06/2025123,572 mi
Average of roughly 5,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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