2017 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · G12 RAU
2017 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 97,924 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G12 RAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 97,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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G12 RAU 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 2017 BMW 1 Series (G12 RAU) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
G12 RAU Mileage History
- 26/10/202166,739 mi
- 26/07/202270,905 mi+4,166 mi
- 21/08/202378,915 mi+8,010 mi
- 19/10/202480,601 mi+1,686 mi
- 20/10/202597,924 mi+17,323 mi
Average of roughly 7,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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