2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD12 FZJ
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2012. Recorded mileage 91,926 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. 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 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,926 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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LD12 FZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 91,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LD12 FZJ 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 (LD12 FZJ) between February 2022 and February 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.
LD12 FZJ Mileage History
- 03/02/202275,345 mi
- 03/02/202379,900 mi+4,555 mi
- 01/02/202484,415 mi+4,515 mi
- 30/01/202589,463 mi+5,048 mi
- 03/02/202691,926 mi+2,463 mi
Average of roughly 4,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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