2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · MY55 CAP
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 104,207 miles. MOT valid until 19 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 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY55 CAP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 104,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY55 CAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (MY55 CAP) between April 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (”.
MY55 CAP Mileage History
- 02/04/201523,195 mi
- 02/04/201523,195 mi
- 31/03/201632,090 mi+8,895 mi
- 20/02/201742,019 mi+9,929 mi
- 26/01/201852,743 mi+10,724 mi
- 07/02/201962,000 mi+9,257 mi
- 19/02/202080,565 mi+18,565 mi
- 13/02/202184,376 mi+3,811 mi
- 20/02/202184,487 mi+111 mi
- 12/02/202289,991 mi+5,504 mi
- 16/02/202393,640 mi+3,649 mi
- 23/01/202497,711 mi+4,071 mi
- 20/01/2025100,702 mi+2,991 mi
- 20/01/2025100,702 mi
- 28/01/2026104,207 mi+3,505 mi
Average of roughly 7,484 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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