2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RO06 LAR
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 137,146 miles. MOT valid until 08 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 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,146 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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RO06 LAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 137,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO06 LAR 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 (RO06 LAR) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
RO06 LAR Mileage History
- 27/10/2023102,570 mi
- 31/10/2023102,572 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/2024109,312 mi+6,740 mi
- 05/08/2025118,123 mi+8,811 mi
- 10/08/2026137,146 mi+19,023 mi
Average of roughly 12,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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