2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · LC62 VKA
2012 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 30,893 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 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
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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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LC62 VKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 30,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LC62 VKA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (LC62 VKA) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LC62 VKA Mileage History
- 11/11/202121,356 mi
- 24/01/202322,598 mi+1,242 mi
- 07/05/202426,292 mi+3,694 mi
- 06/05/202527,446 mi+1,154 mi
- 05/05/202630,893 mi+3,447 mi
Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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