2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · DN62 OLT
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 110,581 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN62 OLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 110,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DN62 OLT 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 (DN62 OLT) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DN62 OLT Mileage History
- 18/12/2023101,945 mi
- 16/12/2024106,511 mi+4,566 mi
- 16/12/2025110,573 mi+4,062 mi
- 17/12/2025110,577 mi+4 mi
- 23/12/2025110,581 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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