2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · FG12 KAO
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 173,546 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG12 KAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/02/2026
- 173,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FG12 KAO Mileage History
- 20/08/2021149,987 mi
- 06/08/2022158,803 mi+8,816 mi
- 18/11/2023163,754 mi+4,951 mi
- 21/01/2025168,117 mi+4,363 mi
- 23/02/2026173,546 mi+5,429 mi
Average of roughly 5,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG12 KAO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (FG12 KAO) between August 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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