2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · MX12 HRC
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 155,890 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. 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 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
MX12 HRC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 155,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MX12 HRC Mileage History
- 25/04/201552,593 mi
- 19/06/201552,593 mi
- 30/09/201553,050 mi+457 mi
- 10/09/201659,323 mi+6,273 mi
- 30/08/201764,119 mi+4,796 mi
- 21/09/201764,127 mi+8 mi
- 08/08/201868,992 mi+4,865 mi
- 08/05/202081,000 mi+12,008 mi
- 21/06/202181,840 mi+840 mi
- 16/09/202282,105 mi+265 mi
- 29/08/202383,680 mi+1,575 mi
- 15/10/202487,505 mi+3,825 mi
- 22/10/2025155,885 mi+68,380 mi
- 24/10/2025155,890 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,838 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
MX12 HRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (MX12 HRC) between April 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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