2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · NX62 OWF
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 109,764 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,764 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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NX62 OWF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 109,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX62 OWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (NX62 OWF) between October 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
NX62 OWF Mileage History
- 02/10/201569,368 mi
- 22/09/201674,372 mi+5,004 mi
- 22/09/201674,372 mi
- 02/10/201783,237 mi+8,865 mi
- 06/10/201888,373 mi+5,136 mi
- 25/09/201995,629 mi+7,256 mi
- 07/09/202099,557 mi+3,928 mi
- 06/10/2021103,478 mi+3,921 mi
- 08/10/2021103,478 mi
- 24/10/2022104,783 mi+1,305 mi
- 09/10/2023106,575 mi+1,792 mi
- 18/10/2023106,588 mi+13 mi
- 20/10/2023106,596 mi+8 mi
- 01/10/2024108,291 mi+1,695 mi
- 01/10/2024108,291 mi
- 22/10/2025109,764 mi+1,473 mi
Average of roughly 4,017 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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