2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · SL12 OHG
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 91,898 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 OHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 91,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SL12 OHG 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 (SL12 OHG) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SL12 OHG Mileage History
- 08/11/202275,912 mi
- 09/11/202384,554 mi+8,642 mi
- 07/11/202489,390 mi+4,836 mi
- 20/11/202489,392 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/202591,898 mi+2,506 mi
Average of roughly 5,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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