2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · GC62 RFC
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 151,335 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GC62 RFC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 151,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC62 RFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (GC62 RFC) between November 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GC62 RFC Mileage History
- 19/11/201539,758 mi
- 19/01/201640,581 mi+823 mi
- 21/01/201747,578 mi+6,997 mi
- 13/04/201857,042 mi+9,464 mi
- 10/04/201965,360 mi+8,318 mi
- 10/04/201965,360 mi
- 24/04/202074,918 mi+9,558 mi
- 29/04/202074,919 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/202180,784 mi+5,865 mi
- 01/04/202292,663 mi+11,879 mi
- 26/04/2023104,532 mi+11,869 mi
- 04/04/2024117,655 mi+13,123 mi
- 25/04/2025137,962 mi+20,307 mi
- 28/04/2025137,962 mi
- 21/04/2026151,335 mi+13,373 mi
Average of roughly 10,708 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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