2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · E24 OJR
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 88,558 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E24 OJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 88,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E24 OJR 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 (E24 OJR) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
E24 OJR Mileage History
- 28/01/202270,037 mi
- 08/03/202373,060 mi+3,023 mi
- 12/03/202475,776 mi+2,716 mi
- 31/03/202582,688 mi+6,912 mi
- 30/03/202688,558 mi+5,870 mi
Average of roughly 4,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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