2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LA12 AOF
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 138,390 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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LA12 AOF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2025
- 138,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 AOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (LA12 AOF) between August 2015 and January 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
LA12 AOF Mileage History
- 17/08/201525,496 mi
- 09/08/201634,506 mi+9,010 mi
- 28/11/201757,391 mi+22,885 mi
- 28/11/201757,391 mi
- 29/11/201888,941 mi+31,550 mi
- 30/01/2020102,665 mi+13,724 mi
- 27/01/2021107,280 mi+4,615 mi
- 28/01/2022114,847 mi+7,567 mi
- 27/01/2023124,576 mi+9,729 mi
- 24/01/2024130,390 mi+5,814 mi
- 18/01/2025138,390 mi+8,000 mi
Average of roughly 11,979 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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