2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · F12 FCB
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2012. Recorded mileage 84,721 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F12 FCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 84,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F12 FCB Mileage History
- 17/11/202372,038 mi
- 19/11/202478,604 mi+6,566 mi
- 21/11/202478,604 mi
- 30/12/202584,713 mi+6,109 mi
- 09/01/202684,721 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F12 FCB 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 (F12 FCB) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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