2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · SG62 VJF
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 85,893 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG62 VJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 85,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SG62 VJF 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 (SG62 VJF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SG62 VJF Mileage History
- 05/09/202266,279 mi
- 30/08/202370,389 mi+4,110 mi
- 29/08/202474,057 mi+3,668 mi
- 03/09/202585,893 mi+11,836 mi
- 03/09/202585,893 mi
Average of roughly 6,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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