2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · RH56 JOY
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,154 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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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RH56 JOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 71,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RH56 JOY 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 (RH56 JOY) between November 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RH56 JOY Mileage History
- 18/11/202157,160 mi
- 25/11/202257,923 mi+763 mi
- 26/07/202460,883 mi+2,960 mi
- 08/07/202566,833 mi+5,950 mi
- 30/06/202671,154 mi+4,321 mi
Average of roughly 3,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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