2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · KF03 DOM
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 107,233 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF03 DOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 107,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KF03 DOM 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 (KF03 DOM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KF03 DOM Mileage History
- 19/10/202394,376 mi
- 19/10/202394,376 mi
- 09/10/2024100,782 mi+6,406 mi
- 15/10/2025107,233 mi+6,451 mi
- 15/10/2025107,233 mi
Average of roughly 6,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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