2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA62 JXL
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,162 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,162 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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MA62 JXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 111,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MA62 JXL 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 (MA62 JXL) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MA62 JXL Mileage History
- 29/12/202185,683 mi
- 03/01/202391,108 mi+5,425 mi
- 28/12/202396,265 mi+5,157 mi
- 31/12/2024104,982 mi+8,717 mi
- 11/12/2025111,162 mi+6,180 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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