2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · FH62 EZL
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 87,401 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH62 EZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 87,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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FH62 EZL 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 (FH62 EZL) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH62 EZL Mileage History
- 23/08/202374,421 mi
- 10/07/202478,086 mi+3,665 mi
- 23/06/202583,912 mi+5,826 mi
- 23/06/202583,912 mi
- 12/06/202687,401 mi+3,489 mi
Average of roughly 4,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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