2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · LH62 BLN
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 154,836 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH62 BLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 154,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LH62 BLN 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 (LH62 BLN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LH62 BLN Mileage History
- 14/03/2023115,654 mi
- 11/03/2024119,685 mi+4,031 mi
- 11/03/2024119,685 mi
- 19/03/2025125,467 mi+5,782 mi
- 17/03/2026154,836 mi+29,369 mi
Average of roughly 13,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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