2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR62 LWX
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,777 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR62 LWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 99,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR62 LWX 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 (LR62 LWX) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LR62 LWX Mileage History
- 18/09/202391,030 mi
- 21/09/202494,200 mi+3,170 mi
- 15/09/202596,979 mi+2,779 mi
- 15/09/202596,979 mi
- 16/09/202699,777 mi+2,798 mi
Average of roughly 2,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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