2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · HH54 ELM
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/09/2012. Recorded mileage 137,650 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,650 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
HH54 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 137,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for HH54ELM.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for HH54ELM. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
HH54 ELM Mileage History
- 25/11/2022106,514 mi
- 15/12/2023113,073 mi+6,559 mi
- 22/12/2023113,953 mi+880 mi
- 02/02/2025125,063 mi+11,110 mi
- 17/01/2026137,650 mi+12,587 mi
Average of roughly 9,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HH54 ELM 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 (HH54 ELM) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
Vehicle & Plate History
Previous plates for this vehicle
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (HH54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as HH54ELM.
FORD
TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LIMITD EBLUE
SMART
ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD)
FORD
TRANSIT
BURSTNER
UNKNOWN
AUDI
TT S LINE BLACK EDIT TDI QUAT
HONDA
HR-V ADVANCE I-MMD CVT
AUDI
A5
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER T28 HIGHLINE TDI
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
VOLVO
XC90 PLUS PRO T8 PHEV AWD AUTO
FORD
TRANSIT 310 TREND ECOBLUE
MINI
MINI