2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · LH12 AEA
2012 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 57,934 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 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
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,934 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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LH12 AEA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 57,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LH12 AEA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (LH12 AEA) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LH12 AEA Mileage History
- 27/09/202245,869 mi
- 11/08/202349,708 mi+3,839 mi
- 08/08/202454,208 mi+4,500 mi
- 11/07/202557,934 mi+3,726 mi
Average of roughly 4,329 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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