2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · N6 TCH
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 64,509 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N6 TCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 64,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N6 TCH 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 (N6 TCH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N6 TCH Mileage History
- 18/03/202357,843 mi
- 11/03/202459,897 mi+2,054 mi
- 13/03/202561,815 mi+1,918 mi
- 13/03/202664,508 mi+2,693 mi
- 16/03/202664,509 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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