2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · GY62 XLN
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 113,193 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY62 XLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 113,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GY62 XLN 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 (GY62 XLN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY62 XLN Mileage History
- 15/11/202284,507 mi
- 01/11/202392,114 mi+7,607 mi
- 11/11/2024103,518 mi+11,404 mi
- 11/11/2024103,521 mi+3 mi
- 18/11/2025113,193 mi+9,672 mi
Average of roughly 9,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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