2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD62 OTJ
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,072 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 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 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD62 OTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 86,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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LD62 OTJ 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 (LD62 OTJ) between June 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
LD62 OTJ Mileage History
- 30/06/202259,993 mi
- 09/06/202365,148 mi+5,155 mi
- 01/07/202469,684 mi+4,536 mi
- 03/07/202579,141 mi+9,457 mi
- 02/10/202686,072 mi+6,931 mi
Average of roughly 6,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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