2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · JA61 FLR
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 55,427 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA61 FLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 55,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JA61 FLR 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 (JA61 FLR) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JA61 FLR Mileage History
- 30/05/202250,518 mi
- 30/05/202250,518 mi
- 22/07/202352,691 mi+2,173 mi
- 12/12/202454,227 mi+1,536 mi
- 20/12/202555,427 mi+1,200 mi
Average of roughly 1,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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