2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · DA62 YSD
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 98,540 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
DA62 YSD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 98,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DA62 YSD Mileage History
- 09/04/202290,505 mi
- 13/04/202398,536 mi+8,031 mi
- 18/04/202398,540 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,840 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DA62 YSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (DA62 YSD) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 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), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested excess oil leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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