2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · D2 LSM
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 131,141 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D2 LSM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 131,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D2 LSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (D2 LSM) between October 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
D2 LSM Mileage History
- 06/10/201553,571 mi
- 17/05/201664,098 mi+10,527 mi
- 17/05/201770,110 mi+6,012 mi
- 16/05/201873,678 mi+3,568 mi
- 30/08/201874,286 mi+608 mi
- 19/08/201980,761 mi+6,475 mi
- 01/09/202084,560 mi+3,799 mi
- 20/09/202187,730 mi+3,170 mi
- 22/09/202187,730 mi
- 24/08/202297,830 mi+10,100 mi
- 02/09/2023108,993 mi+11,163 mi
- 14/09/2024120,100 mi+11,107 mi
- 17/09/2025128,272 mi+8,172 mi
- 21/09/2026131,141 mi+2,869 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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