2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD12 TFY
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 71,537 miles. MOT valid until 24 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 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,537 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD12 TFY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 71,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LD12 TFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (LD12 TFY) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LD12 TFY Mileage History
- 25/02/201535,048 mi
- 24/02/201639,000 mi+3,952 mi
- 20/02/201742,337 mi+3,337 mi
- 20/02/201844,485 mi+2,148 mi
- 20/02/201844,485 mi
- 21/02/201946,543 mi+2,058 mi
- 22/02/201946,547 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/202049,174 mi+2,627 mi
- 23/02/202151,461 mi+2,287 mi
- 23/02/202253,705 mi+2,244 mi
- 21/02/202357,405 mi+3,700 mi
- 22/02/202462,967 mi+5,562 mi
- 21/02/202566,767 mi+3,800 mi
- 21/02/202566,767 mi
- 24/02/202671,537 mi+4,770 mi
- 25/02/202671,537 mi
Average of roughly 3,317 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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