2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · CP62 LXZ
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 102,853 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,853 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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CP62 LXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2024
- 102,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP62 LXZ 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 (CP62 LXZ) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
CP62 LXZ Mileage History
- 18/10/202279,654 mi
- 30/10/202388,687 mi+9,033 mi
- 03/11/202388,695 mi+8 mi
- 01/11/2024102,838 mi+14,143 mi
- 09/11/2024102,853 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 11,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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