2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · DO07 AJW
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 53,918 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DO07 AJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 53,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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DO07 AJW 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 (DO07 AJW) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
DO07 AJW Mileage History
- 27/04/202345,511 mi
- 17/04/202448,973 mi+3,462 mi
- 10/04/202551,178 mi+2,205 mi
- 24/04/202653,916 mi+2,738 mi
- 24/04/202653,918 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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