2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS62 WXT
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 189,019 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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LS62 WXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 189,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS62 WXT 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 (LS62 WXT) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”.
LS62 WXT Mileage History
- 02/08/2023177,087 mi
- 25/07/2024181,443 mi+4,356 mi
- 25/07/2024181,447 mi+4 mi
- 01/08/2025188,980 mi+7,533 mi
- 13/08/2025189,019 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 5,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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