2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · KM62 VRJ
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 107,393 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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KM62 VRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 107,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM62 VRJ 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 (KM62 VRJ) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
KM62 VRJ Mileage History
- 01/06/202399,228 mi
- 01/06/202399,228 mi
- 07/06/2024101,432 mi+2,204 mi
- 04/06/2025107,377 mi+5,945 mi
- 04/06/2025107,393 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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