2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · KA10 TYS
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 112,751 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA10 TYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 112,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA10 TYS 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 (KA10 TYS) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KA10 TYS Mileage History
- 24/09/2024102,159 mi
- 04/09/2025107,399 mi+5,240 mi
- 05/09/2025107,399 mi
- 23/09/2026112,746 mi+5,347 mi
- 23/09/2026112,751 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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