2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · F3 DRX
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 136,852 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,852 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
F3 DRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 136,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F3 DRX Mileage History
- 29/09/2023116,494 mi
- 29/09/2023116,494 mi
- 17/09/2024124,813 mi+8,319 mi
- 01/10/2025136,818 mi+12,005 mi
- 02/10/2025136,852 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 10,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F3 DRX 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 (F3 DRX) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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