2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · GJ62 COU
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 108,659 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 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 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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GJ62 COU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 108,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ62 COU 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 (GJ62 COU) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”.
GJ62 COU Mileage History
- 28/03/202377,677 mi
- 22/02/202479,284 mi+1,607 mi
- 22/07/202592,321 mi+13,037 mi
- 07/08/2026108,466 mi+16,145 mi
- 12/08/2026108,659 mi+193 mi
Average of roughly 9,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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