2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD12 TKU
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 68,374 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD12 TKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 68,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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LD12 TKU 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 TKU) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LD12 TKU Mileage History
- 22/06/202263,034 mi
- 19/06/202363,596 mi+562 mi
- 18/06/202464,395 mi+799 mi
- 18/06/202564,724 mi+329 mi
- 03/06/202668,374 mi+3,650 mi
Average of roughly 1,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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