2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · JL05 OEL
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 104,417 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JL05 OEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 104,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL05 OEL 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 (JL05 OEL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
JL05 OEL Mileage History
- 14/07/202359,380 mi
- 10/07/202463,718 mi+4,338 mi
- 24/07/202463,835 mi+117 mi
- 08/07/202583,971 mi+20,136 mi
- 21/07/2026104,417 mi+20,446 mi
Average of roughly 14,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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