2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · MB57 SAM
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 110,418 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB57 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 110,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB57 SAM 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 (MB57 SAM) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
MB57 SAM Mileage History
- 10/11/2022100,250 mi
- 02/02/2024103,828 mi+3,578 mi
- 03/02/2024103,832 mi+4 mi
- 28/01/2025106,344 mi+2,512 mi
- 02/02/2026110,418 mi+4,074 mi
Average of roughly 3,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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