2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · CUI 203
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/09/2012. Recorded mileage 124,378 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
CUI 203 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 124,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CUI 203 Mileage History
- 11/09/201550,566 mi
- 19/09/201661,359 mi+10,793 mi
- 19/09/201661,361 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/201772,257 mi+10,896 mi
- 18/12/201879,749 mi+7,492 mi
- 18/12/201879,749 mi
- 18/12/201989,399 mi+9,650 mi
- 18/12/201989,399 mi
- 03/11/202196,628 mi+7,229 mi
- 19/10/2022103,032 mi+6,404 mi
- 25/10/2023110,780 mi+7,748 mi
- 18/10/2024117,521 mi+6,741 mi
- 22/10/2025124,378 mi+6,857 mi
Average of roughly 7,298 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
CUI 203 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (CUI 203) between September 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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))”; “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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