2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · GV12 FXG
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 67,987 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV12 FXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 67,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV12 FXG 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 (GV12 FXG) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
GV12 FXG Mileage History
- 17/07/202341,035 mi
- 25/09/202446,672 mi+5,637 mi
- 09/09/202556,029 mi+9,357 mi
- 10/09/202556,039 mi+10 mi
- 23/09/202667,987 mi+11,948 mi
Average of roughly 8,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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